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International Operation Dismantles DDoS Crime Network

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International Operation Dismantles DDoS Crime Network

A global law enforcement operation, named Operation PowerOFF, has led to the seizure of 53 domains involved in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and the arrest of four individuals. These operations provided DDoS-for-hire services that were utilized by over 75,000 cybercriminals. The action effectively disrupted their infrastructure and revealed approximately 3 million criminal accounts, highlighting the scale of cybercrime involved. This operation underscores the increasing international collaboration required to combat cyber threats and protect online services from such attacks.

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