Cybercrime Crackdown: Operation PowerOFF Zaps 27 DDoS-for-Hire Websites!
Law enforcement from 15 countries have unplugged 27 DDoS-for-hire services and arrested three admins. It’s part of “Operation PowerOFF,” targeting cybercrime. These platforms, also called “booters,” offer attacks that disrupt online services, especially during peak shopping seasons. Europol’s coordinated effort aims to stop these cyber shenanigans at every level.
Hot Take:
**_Looks like the booters have finally been booted! Law enforcement agencies are saying ‘no more stress’ to stressers, turning the tables on these cybercriminals. Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like taking down 27 DDoS services and putting a few naughty admins on the ‘arrested’ list. Seems like Operation PowerOFF is flipping the switch on cyber scrooges!_**
Key Points:
– Operation PowerOFF is an international initiative to combat DDoS attacks.
– 27 DDoS-for-hire services, also known as booters or stressers, have been taken offline.
– Three administrators were arrested, and 300 platform customers were identified.
– The Dutch police arrested four individuals and identified 200 more in the Netherlands.
– Europol’s analytical support and crypto-tracing played a key role in the operation’s success.