Europol Zaps DDoS-for-Hire Sites: Cybercriminals Face PowerOFF!
Europol continues its battle against DDoS-for-hire services with more takedowns and arrests. Six attack websites have been shut down, and four individuals in Poland were arrested. The operation, involving the US, Netherlands, and Germany, highlights a united effort to disrupt these booter services. Who knew law enforcement had such a knack for “powering off”?
Hot Take:
Looks like the DDoS-for-hire industry is getting a “PowerOFF” makeover from Europol and friends. With booters getting the boot, it’s time to say goodbye to cheap online chaos and hello to a more peaceful internet. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of chaos to be found elsewhere online—just no more bootlegged DDoS drama.
Key Points:
– Europol has announced the takedown of six DDoS-for-hire websites.
– The operation, called PowerOFF, has led to several arrests in Poland.
– The United States and Netherlands were heavily involved in these efforts.
– Fake booter sites were used by Dutch authorities to educate and warn potential offenders.
– Over the past years, dozens of such illicit websites have been shut down globally.