PowerOFF global crackdown disrupts DDoS-for-hire networks across 21 countries
TL;DR
Europol-led Operation PowerOFF, backed by EMPACT, coordinated actions in 21 countries to dismantle DDoS-for-hire networks, sending warning emails/letters to over 75,000 suspected users, seizing 53 domains, issuing 25 search warrants, and making four arrests, while launching prevention and awareness measures.
- Europol-supported global operation targets over 75 000 users engaged in DDoS attacks Europol
- Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts The Hacker News
- European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks TechCrunch
- U.S. authorities conduct cyber operations as part of global crackdown on DDoS-for-hire services Department of Justice (.gov)
- With Luxembourgish assistance: Cyber crackdown: 75,000 users warned in global operation, including four arrests RTL Today
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