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Law enforcement agencies shut down AVCheck, a major “counter-antivirus” service used by cybercriminals to test malware stealth before attacks. The domain now shows seizure banners from DOJ, FBI, US Secret Service and the Dutch police. The service was one of the largest globally and preceded ransomware deployment by enabling malware evasion.