Operation PowerOFF: Europol Zaps DDoS Platforms to Keep the Festive Season Jolly
Operation PowerOFF swoops in like a cybersecurity superhero, seizing 27 DDoS platforms and arresting three administrators. Europol’s festive season spoiler alert: cybercriminals had big plans! But fear not, law enforcement’s deterrence ad campaign will pop up online like those annoying ads you can’t skip, warning would-be cyber troublemakers.
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals’ holiday plans just got PowerOFF-ed! With Santa’s elves busy in the workshop, Europol decided to play the Grinch for hackers and give them the gift of justice. A real festive crackdown, just like Mom used to make!
Key Points:
- 27 DDoS platforms seized, with three administrators arrested in France and Germany.
- Operation PowerOFF aims to thwart cyber Grinches during peak DDoS season.
- Europol and InterCOP collaborated to prevent future cyber mischief.
- Law enforcement is launching an ad campaign to deter wannabe hackers.
- Over 300 users identified; warning letters and emails dispatched like reluctant Christmas cards.
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