DOJ Targets 13 DDoS-for-Hire Websites

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Publicated : 25/11/2024   Category : security


Justice Department Takes Aim at Cybercriminals Operating DDoS-For-Hire Services

The Rise of DDoS Attacks in the Digital Age

With the increasing dependence on digital technology, cybercrime has become a pervasive threat that impacts individuals, businesses, and even governments. One particularly troubling form of cybercrime is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which can disrupt the operations of websites and online services by overwhelming them with traffic. These attacks are often carried out by individuals or groups using botnets, networks of hijacked devices that are used to flood the target with traffic.

What is DDoS-For-Hire?

DDoS-For-Hire services, also known as booter or stresser services, allow individuals to rent the services of botnets to launch DDoS attacks against targets of their choosing. These services are often advertised on the dark web or through underground forums, making them easily accessible to anyone with a grudge or malicious intent.

Justice Department Cracks Down on DDoS-For-Hire Websites

The Justice Department recently announced its efforts to target 13 websites that offer DDoS-For-Hire services, in an operation dubbed Operation P2P. The websites are alleged to have facilitated thousands of DDoS attacks, causing millions of dollars in damages to businesses and organizations around the world.

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