Global Operation Shuts Down 27 Platforms Enabling Cyberattacks

Authorities across 15 countries dismantle illegal 'stresser' services and arrest three suspects linked to DDoS attacks.

The Europol-coordinated operation, known as 'Power Off,' targeted platforms facilitating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
27 illegal platforms, including four hosted in Germany, were taken offline, and three alleged administrators were arrested in Germany and France.
Investigators secured data from the platforms, identifying over 300 users involved in these cybercriminal activities.
DDoS attacks, which overwhelm servers with massive traffic, are used for motives ranging from financial gain to ideological purposes or masking other cybercrimes.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating cybercrime.