Polish Police Pull the Plug: DDoS-for-Hire Platforms Busted!
Polish authorities arrested four suspects linked to six DDoS-for-hire platforms, believed to have facilitated thousands of attacks worldwide. These platforms, often masked as legitimate tools, are used to disrupt services by flooding them with traffic. The crackdown is part of Operation PowerOFF, targeting DDoS operations since 2018.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the Polish authorities have decided to play whack-a-mole with DDoS-for-hire platforms, and this time, they brought their A-game with a side of international collaboration. Who knew that orchestrating chaos with just a few clicks and a small fee could land you in such hot water? Maybe next time these cyber-entrepreneurs will think twice before turning the internet into their personal demolition derby.
Key Points:
- Four suspects detained in Poland for running DDoS-for-hire platforms.
- Platforms facilitated attacks on schools, government services, and more.
- Six DDoS services, including Cfxapi and zapcut, are now offline.
- Operation PowerOFF, a global initiative, spearheaded the takedown.
- Suspects could disrupt services for as little as EUR 10 per attack.