DDoS site Dstatcc seized and two suspects arrested in Germany

pMicrosoft rereleases Exchange updates after fixing mail deliveryppSpyLoan Android malware on Google play installed 8 million timesppNew Windows Server 2012 zeroday gets free unofficial patchesppTor needs 200 new WebTunnel bridges to fight censorshipppMozilla really wants you to easily set Firefox as default Windows browserppIts only 50 to train for these CompTIA exams in this course dealppGoogle Chromes AI feature lets you quickly check website trustworthinessppNovel phising campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade securityppHow to access the Dark Web using the Tor BrowserppHow to enable Kernelmode Hardwareenforced Stack Protection in Windows 11ppHow to use the Windows Registry EditorppHow to backup and restore the Windows RegistryppHow to start Windows in Safe ModeppHow to remove a Trojan Virus Worm or other MalwareppHow to show hidden files in Windows 7ppHow to see hidden files in WindowsppRemove the Theonlinesearchcom Search RedirectppRemove the Smartwebfindercom Search RedirectppHow to remove the PBlock adware browser extensionppRemove the Toksearchesxyz Search RedirectppRemove Security Tool and SecurityTool Uninstall GuideppHow to Remove WinFixer Virtumonde Msevents TrojanvundoppHow to remove Antivirus 2009 Uninstall InstructionsppHow to remove Google Redirects or the TDSS TDL3 or Alureon rootkit using TDSSKillerppLocky Ransomware Information Help Guide and FAQppCryptoLocker Ransomware Information Guide and FAQppCryptorBit and HowDecrypt Information Guide and FAQppCryptoDefense and HowDecrypt Ransomware Information Guide and FAQppQualys BrowserCheckppSTOPDecrypterppAuroraDecrypterppFilesLockerDecrypterppAdwCleanerppComboFixppRKillppJunkware Removal ToolppeLearningppIT Certification CoursesppGear GadgetsppSecurityppBest VPNsppHow to change IP addressppAccess the dark web safelyppBest VPN for YouTubeppppThe Dstatcc DDoS review platform has been seized by law enforcement and two suspects have been arrested after the service helped fuel distributed denialofservice attacks for yearsppThe seizure and arrests were conducted as part of Operation PowerOFF an ongoing international law enforcement operation that targets DDoSforhire platforms aka booters or stressers to seize infrastructure and arrest the operatorsppThese platforms are responsible for service disruptions to online services and can cause significant economic damages as well as impact to the operation of critical services such as healthcareppWhile Dstatcc did not provide the DDoS attack services themselves it helped facilitate attacks by allowing threat actors to showcase the effectiveness of their DDoS attack capabilities It also provided reviews and recommendations on stressors that could be used for different types of attacksppThe service also hosted a Telegram channel under the same name with 6600 members which threat actors heavily used to discuss their latest attacks or offer their servicesppBleepingComputer has confirmed that this Telegram channel has now been wiped of all messages and locked to prevent new discussionsppThe police action targeting Dstatcc was spearheaded by the Central Office for Combating Cybercrime ZIT of the Frankfurt General Prosecutors Office the Hesse State Criminal Police Office HLKA and the Federal Criminal Police Office BKAppThe authorities arrested two suspects aged 19 and 28 who are believed to be managing Dstatcc and also the synthetic drugs market Flight RCS Flight RCS operated on the clear net making it far more easily accessible to internet usersppThe platform enabled users even without advanced technical skills to perform DDoS attacks disrupting or disabling online services explains BKAppStresser services have recently gained attention in police investigations and are often used by hacktivist groups like KillnetppThe German police state that proRussia hacktivist group Killnet utilized Dstatcc to showcase their attacksppPassion another proRussia hacktivist group used Dstatcc to demonstrate its L4 and L7 attack capabilities against DDoS mitigation services as part of their attacks on hospitals and healthcare orgs in the US and EuropeppSearches and seizures were conducted in seven distinct locations in Germany France Greece Iceland and the United StatesppThe two arrested men now face charges under Section 127 of the German Criminal Code which incur punishments of up to ten years in prison maximum and monetary finesppPreviously Operation PowerOFF has taken down DigitalStress in the UK and arrested its suspected owner and arrested two operators of a booter service in Poland Other actions led to the seizure of 13 and 48 domains hosting stressor platforms in two separate enforcement wavesppDDoS attacks have seen increased usage for revenge extortion and hacktivism over the past couple of years Many individuals also participate voluntarily in DDoS attacks offering their devices network connectivity to attack online platforms for political reasonsppHowever DDoS attacks are illegal and a punishable crime in most jurisdictions When the infrastructure of those services falls into the hands of the police they are examined for forensic evidence leading to the identity of those who purchased access and carried out DDoS attacksppUnfortunately some who contribute their resources to attack gamers may not realize their actions are illegal This caused the Dutch Police to send emails to customers of a seized DDoS platform warning them that continued cyber offenses would lead to prosecutionppPolice bust pirate streaming service making 250 million per monthppOver 1000 arrested in massive Serengeti anticybercrime operationppGermany drafts law to protect researchers who find security flawsppInterpol disrupts cybercrime activity on 22000 IP addresses arrests 41ppUkraine arrests rogue VPN operator providing access to RunetppNot a member yet Register NowppNew Windows Server 2012 zeroday gets free unofficial patchesppNew Rockstar 2FA phishing service targets Microsoft 365 accountsppSpyLoan Android malware on Google play installed 8 million timesppHow to leverage 200 million FCC program boosting K12 cybersecurityppWhy Cybersecurity Leaders Trust the MITRE ATTCK EvaluationsppThe Actual Cost of Forgotten PasswordsppSolving the painful password problem with better policiesppCynet delivers 426 ROI in Forrester Total Economic Impact StudyppTerms of Use Privacy Policy Ethics Statement Affiliate DisclosureppCopyright 2003 2024 Bleeping Computer LLC All Rights ReservedppNot a member yet Register NowppRead our posting guidelinese to learn what content is prohibitedp