International Takedown Targets DDoS-for-Hire Platforms, Four Arrested
Summary
Authorities in more than 20 countries coordinated a takedown of DDoS-for-hire platforms, reporting four arrests, over 50 domain seizures and about 75,000 identified users. U.S. officials also seized eight sites, including Vac Stresser and Mythical Stress.
Key points
- Europol reported four arrests and 25 search warrants executed during the coordinated operation.
- Authorities seized more than 50 domains and identified about 75,000 users of DDoS-for-hire sites.
- The U.S. Justice Department seized eight sites, including Vac Stresser and Mythical Stress, and said investigators searched backend servers.
- An FBI agent said a Mythical Stress plan cost $45 per month and allowed attacks targeting three IP addresses at a time.
- The Justice Department said the services targeted victims including schools, government agencies, gaming platforms and critical infrastructure.
- The operation builds on nearly a decade of efforts under Operation PowerOFF to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Coordinated law enforcement takedown of DDoS-for-hire platforms, including website seizures, searches, and arrests.
- Impact
- Authorities in more than 20 countries seized over 50 domains and identified approximately 75,000 users. Europol reported four arrests and 25 search warrants. U.S. authorities seized eight sites, including Vac Stresser and Mythical Stress, and searched backend servers. The services enabled attacks against victims including schools, government agencies, gaming platforms, and critical infrastructure.
MITRE ATT&CK
Products
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Industries
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