Europol Dismantles 27 DDoS Attack Platforms Across 15 Nations; Admins Arrested

December 12, 2024 at 02:27AM A global law enforcement operation named PowerOFF has dismantled 27 stresser services used for DDoS attacks, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 users. Coordinated by Europol and 15 countries, the initiative addresses the rising threat of cybercrime and highlights vulnerabilities in web application security. ### Meeting Takeaways – December … Read more

German Police Disrupt DDoS-for-Hire Platform dstat[.]cc; Suspects Arrested

November 4, 2024 at 07:39AM German authorities disrupted dstat[.]cc, a platform enabling simplified DDoS attacks for users with minimal technical skills. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) highlighted its role in assessing attack capabilities. Two suspects, involved in drug trafficking via an online platform, were arrested. This action is part of the ongoing PowerOFF operation. … Read more