How Iceland Became a Virtual Home for Online Disinformation and Identity Theft

Published On Oct 9, 2024, 5:01 AM

The article discusses a building in Reykjavik, Iceland, which is home to a renowned museum and also serves as the registered address for a firm, Withheld for Privacy. This company offers services that allow online domain operators to remain anonymous, making it a haven for cybercriminal activities including identity theft and ransomware. The growing industry of privacy protection has not only facilitated legitimate entities to avoid harassment but also allowed illegal operations to thrive unchecked.