Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS-for-Hire Domains in Ongoing Crackdown
Summary
Authorities in 21 countries seized 53 DDoS-for-hire domains, arrested four people and dismantled supporting infrastructure in Operation PowerOFF. Seized databases held records for more than 3 million alleged user accounts.
Key points
- Law enforcement agencies from 21 countries coordinated Operation PowerOFF, which remains ongoing.
- Authorities seized 53 domains and disrupted servers, databases and other infrastructure supporting DDoS-for-hire services.
- Four people were arrested; the article describes them as suspects allegedly involved in DDoS operations.
- Seized databases contained records for more than 3 million alleged user accounts.
- Authorities sent more than 75,000 warning emails and letters, served 25 search warrants and removed more than 100 advertising URLs from search results.
- Officials also ran search ads aimed at young people looking for DDoS-for-hire tools.
- The article says earlier related actions included 27 domain takedowns and three arrests in late 2024, and four alleged administrator arrests in Poland in May.
Article Details
- Event Type
- International law enforcement takedown of DDoS-for-hire infrastructure under Operation PowerOFF.
- Impact
- Authorities from 21 countries seized 53 domains, disrupted servers and databases supporting DDoS-for-hire services, and arrested four suspects. Seized databases contained records for more than 3 million alleged user accounts; authorities sent more than 75,000 warning emails and letters, served 25 search warrants, and removed more than 100 advertising URLs from search results.
MITRE ATT&CK
Countries
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Industries
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