[Law] Global law enforcement effort takes down major DDoS-for-Hire services


### #DDoSDisruption #OperationPowerOFF #CyberCrimeCrackdown

Summary: A global law enforcement operation named ‘PowerOFF’ has successfully dismantled 27 platforms used for launching DDoS attacks, resulting in multiple arrests and significant seizures. This initiative, led by Europol, aims to curb the misuse of services marketed for network security testing.

Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | cybercriminals

Key Point :

  • Operation ‘PowerOFF’ targeted “booter” and “stresser” websites used for DDoS attacks.
  • Authorities seized major services like zdstresser.net and arrested three suspected administrators.
  • In total, 300 users involved in planning attacks were identified across 15 countries.
  • Law enforcement launched an awareness campaign highlighting the legal consequences of DDoS attacks.


Original Source: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/law-enforcement-shuts-down-27-ddos-booters-ahead-of-annual-christmas-attacks

Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb

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