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Operation PowerOFF
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FBI Seizes NightmareStresser DDoS-for-Hire Domains in Operation PowerOFF
FBI and RCMP seize NightmareStresser domains after the DDoS-for-hire service was linked to hundreds of thousands of attacks and attempted attacks worldwide.
September 16, 2026
Europol Seizes First VPN Used by Ransomware Gangs, Arrests Administrator
Europol has seized First VPN, a service used by ransomware gangs, arrested its administrator and gained access to data linked to thousands of users.
May 21, 2026
Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warned
Operation PowerOFF identifies and warns 75K users of DDoS-for-hire services, nets 4 arrests, and seizes 53 domains in a Europol-led crackdown.
April 18, 2026
Global Crackdown Dismantles 4 Botnets Behind Major DDoS Attacks
Global crackdown dismantles Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid and Mossad botnets behind major DDoS attack campaigns targeting millions of devices worldwide.
March 23, 2026
Europol, Poland Bust Major DDoS-for-Hire Operation, Arrest 4
Polish authorities arrest 4 behind major DDoS-for-hire sites used in global attacks. Europol, US, Germany, and Dutch forces…
May 7, 2025
Authorities Shut Down 27 DDoS-for-Hire Platforms, Arrest 3 Admins
Just in time for the holidays!
December 12, 2024
US Charges Duo Behind Anonymous Sudan for Over 35,000 DDoS Attacks
The US DoJ indicts two Sudanese nationals allegedly behind Anonymous Sudan for over 35,000 DDoS attacks targeting critical…
October 16, 2024
Feds Seize Bulletproof Hosting Service ”Lolek Hosted”
Operating from Europe, Lolek Hosted offered services that shielded clients’ identities and turned a blind eye to the content they posted.
August 10, 2023
Researcher Exposes Cryptocurrency Scam Network of 300 Domains
A new investigation by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler from VPNmentor reveals an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that employs over 300 fake websites to steal funds from unsuspecting victims and lure new investors.
August 7, 2023
Op PowerOFF: 13 Domains Linked to DDoS-For-Hire Services Seized
Operation PowerOFF is an effort to dismantle DDoS-for-hire infrastructures worldwide, targeting operators engaged in criminal activities.
May 10, 2023