December 12, 2024 at 03:06PM Law enforcement worldwide has seized 27 popular platforms used for DDoS attacks in an ongoing operation called PowerOFF, coordinated by Europol across 15 countries. It targeted cybercriminals, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 others. Authorities aim to disrupt the cybercrime ecosystem, especially during heightened holiday attack periods. ### Meeting … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 07:21AM An international law enforcement operation, Operation PowerOff, successfully dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire websites and arrested three suspects in France and Germany. Coordinated by Europol, the operation identified over 300 users and aimed to curb disruptive DDoS attacks, especially during the holiday season, which cause significant financial and operational harm. ### Meeting … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 07:12AM Europol’s Operation PowerOFF recently shut down 27 domains linked to DDoS services, arresting three suspected administrators. This collaborative effort involved 15 countries to combat cybercrime and deter potential users through ads, warnings, and outreach. Since 2018, the operation has led to significant progress against DDoS platforms and criminal activities. ### … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 11:38AM Law enforcement from 15 countries has dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire services, arrested three administrators, and identified 300 users as part of ‘Operation PowerOFF.’ This initiative, led by Europol, targets cybercrime involving DDoS attacks, which can disrupt online services, especially during peak holiday shopping. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Operation PowerOFF Success**: An international … Read more
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
October 17, 2024 at 01:55PM A federal grand jury indicted two Sudanese nationals for operating Anonymous Sudan, responsible for over 35,000 DDoS attacks globally. Ahmed Omer, 22, and Alaa Omer, 27, face conspiracy charges, with potential sentences ranging from five years to life. Their group, linked to pro-Russian activities, was shut down during Operation PowerOFF. … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 05:24AM Federal prosecutors charged two Sudanese brothers for operating a DDoS botnet, conducting 35,000 attacks, including on Microsoft. Their tool, linked to Anonymous Sudan, targeted critical infrastructure globally. If convicted, one brother faces life imprisonment. Law enforcement dismantled the botnet as part of coordinated action against cybercrime. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 06:27AM UK authorities, in collaboration with the FBI and PSNI, disrupted the illegal DDoS service DigitalStress, seizing its domain and warning visitors of law enforcement action. The NCA noted the takedown’s significance and ongoing data analysis to identify users. This action was part of Operation Power Off to combat DDoS-for-hire services. … Read more
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
July 22, 2024 at 11:54AM DigitalStress, a DDoS-for-hire service, was dismantled in a coordinated effort led by the UK’s NCA, with the owner arrested. The NCA acquired customer data and plans to work with international law enforcement to target users. This operation, part of Operation PowerOFF, is part of a broader crackdown on DDoS services, … Read more