Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Poland Busts Hosting Service Lolek

August 14, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News

 

Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled the Lolek bulletproof hosting provider, arresting five individuals and confiscating servers for their alleged facilitation of Netwalker ransomware attacks and other malicious activities. Bulletproof hosting providers, known for ignoring reports of criminal activities, provide a haven for cybercriminals to operate without fear of shutdown.

Furthermore, Lolek, which marketed itself as a “100% privacy hosting” service with a no-log policy, allowed a wide range of activities, accepting PayPal and cryptocurrency payments. This takedown comes as part of a coordinated international effort between Polish and US authorities, aimed at disrupting cybercrime networks.

Europol and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have shed light on the extent of Lolek’s illicit operations. The Polish Central Cybercrime Bureau, in collaboration with the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice, seized LolekHosted.net, a bulletproof hosting service used for launching cyber-attacks worldwide. The takedown not only involved arrests but also rendered LolekHosted.net inoperable.

It was revealed that Lolek was utilized by cybercriminals for launching DDoS attacks, distributing information-stealing malware, hosting command and control servers, fake online shops, and spam campaigns. The DOJ further revealed that a Polish national, Artur Karol Grabowski, was charged with facilitating cybercrime by enabling customers to register under fake names, frequently changing server IP addresses, and assisting in the Netwalker ransomware operation, which executed approximately 50 attacks globally.

The successful operation, led by the FBI and IRS and supported by Europol, reflects law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to target bulletproof hosting providers, which play a significant role in malware distribution and cybercrime. The takedown highlights the international collaboration required to combat such criminal activities effectively. As cyber threats continue to evolve, authorities are committed to disrupting the infrastructure that enables cybercriminals to operate with impunity.

Reference:
  • 5 arrested in Poland for running bulletproof hosting service for cybercrime gangs
Tags: August 2023Cyber NewsCyber News 2023CyberattackCybersecurityDDoSLawLolekNetwalkerPolandRansomwareRansomware AttackUSA
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

US Seizes $225M In Record Crypto Bust

UK Data Law Risks EU Adequacy Deal

June 20, 2025
US Seizes $225M In Record Crypto Bust

US Seizes $225M In Record Crypto Bust

June 20, 2025
US Seizes $225M In Record Crypto Bust

Argentina Busts Russian Disinformation Ring

June 20, 2025
Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyberattacks

Episource data breach affects over 5M patients

June 19, 2025
Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyberattacks

Ryuk ransomware’s access enabler extradited

June 19, 2025
Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyberattacks

Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyberattacks

June 19, 2025

Latest Alerts

Winos 4.0 Malware Hits Taiwan Via Tax Phish

New Amatera Stealer Delivered By ClearFake

New Godfather Trojan Hijacks Banking Apps

Fake Minecraft Mods On GitHub Spread Malware

Fake Invoices Deliver Sorillus RAT In Europe

Russian Phishing Scam Bypasses Google 2FA

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Massive Leak Exposes 16 Billion Credentials

    Tonga Health System Down After Ransomware

    Chinese Spies Target Satellite Giant Viasat

    German Dealer Leymann Hacked Closes Stores

    Hacker Mints $27M From Meta Pool Gets 132K

    UBS and Pictet Hit By Vendor Data Breach

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial