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DDoS-for-Hire Crackdown

Authorities identified over 75,000 users of the illegal services, which allowed individuals to launch powerful cyberattacks for a fee.

The operation targeted the infrastructure that makes such attacks accessible to non-experts, posing a significant threat to businesses and individuals globally.

Police have begun emailing thousands of suspected users to warn them against future criminal activity.

This coordinated effort represents a major blow to the 'booter' service industry and highlights the growing international cooperation in combating cybercrime.

Europol
Law enforcement agency of the European Union
Operation PowerOFF
Joint operation to close DDoS websites