RapperBot Busted: Feds Silence Infamous DDoS Botnet Mastermind!
RapperBot, a notorious botnet blamed for over 370,000 DDoS attacks, has been silenced by the Feds. Alleged mastermind Ethan Foltz, 22, faces up to 10 years if convicted. The takedown, part of Operation PowerOFF, highlights the power of public-private teamwork against cybercrime’s noisiest tools.
Hot Take:
Who knew the hottest DJ in town would be a botnet? RapperBot, the ultimate party crasher, has finally been taken down by the Feds, proving once again that even the most notorious cybercriminals can’t escape the long arm of the law… or the rhythm police.
Key Points:
- RapperBot, aka Eleven Eleven Botnet or CowBot, was a Mirai-based DDoS botnet-for-hire.
- Its alleged operator, Ethan Foltz, has been arrested in Oregon.
- The botnet carried out over 370,000 DDoS attacks across 80 countries in a few months.
- RapperBot’s attacks reached up to 6 Tbps, making it one of the most powerful botnets.
- The takedown was part of Operation PowerOFF, involving public-private collaboration.
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