DDoS-for-Hire Platform dstat[.]cc Disrupted; Suspects Arrested

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German law enforcement authorities have successfully disrupted dstat[.]cc, a criminal service facilitating distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The platform provided recommendations and evaluations of stresser services, making DDoS attacks accessible to users without advanced technical skills. Two suspects, aged 19 and 28, were arrested in connection with the platform. They are also accused of operating an online drug trafficking platform called 'Flight RCS.' This takedown is part of Operation PowerOFF, an ongoing law enforcement initiative targeting DDoS-for-hire sites. The disruption of dstat[.]cc represents a significant blow to the cybercriminal ecosystem, as it offered botnet owners the ability to assess and demonstrate their attack capabilities.

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