DDoS site Dstat.cc seized and two suspects arrested in Germany

November 1, 2024 at 10:57AM Law enforcement has seized the Dstat.cc DDoS review platform, arresting two suspects linked to its operation as part of “Operation PowerOFF.” This international crackdown targets DDoS-for-hire services, which often disrupt online services and inflict economic damages. Investigations revealed connections to hacktivist groups and ongoing cybercrime enforcement efforts. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Global cops power down world’s ‘most prolific’ DDoS dealership

July 22, 2024 at 04:24PM The UK’s National Crime Agency, with PSNI and FBI, shut down digitalstress.su, a DDoS-for-hire platform responsible for thousands of attacks weekly. An arrest was made on July 2. Authorities warned that criminals using such services are not anonymous. Similar takedowns occurred in Spain targeting a hacktivist group. The sting highlighted … Read more