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
January 2, 2024 at 10:10AM In 2023, law enforcement conducted numerous successful operations targeting cybercrime, including infiltrating ransomware gangs, dismantling encrypted communication platforms, and seizing cryptocurrency accounts and illegal marketplaces worldwide. These efforts resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspects and over $1 billion in seized assets, with a focus on disrupting a wide … Read more