An international operation called “PowerOFF” successfully dismantled a major DDoS-for-hire ecosystem, resulting in arrests and domain seizures. This coordinated effort disrupts criminal infrastructure used for large-scale cyberattacks worldwide. (Affected: cybercrime infrastructure and users of DDoS-for-hire platforms)
Keypoints :
- Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries, including Poland and the U.S., collaborated in Operation PowerOFF to target DDoS-for-hire services.
- The crackdown led to the arrest of four administrators in Poland and the seizure of nine illicit domains linked to DDoS platforms.
- The targeted platforms, such as Cfxapi and neostress, facilitated millions of attacks from 2022 to 2025, often used by amateurs and cybercriminals.
- Authorities uncovered that operators processed payments via cryptocurrency and managed an international user base for their attack services.
- Global efforts include warning users, seizing domains, and disrupting the infrastructure behind these illegal cyberattack services.
- These DDoS services, marketed as “stressers,” enable users to launch affordable, large-scale cyberattacks, posing significant security threats.
- Law enforcement emphasizes ongoing pressure, future arrests, and encouraging organizations to enhance DDoS defenses to deter cybercrime.
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