Operation PowerOFF Knocks Out 75,000 DDoS Attackers and Over 50 Service Domains

Gbhackers •Divya • April 17, 2026

A major international law enforcement campaign has hit the DDoS-for-hire ecosystem, warning more than 75,000 suspected users and disrupting the infrastructure that helped power online attacks around the world. Backed by Europol, Operation PowerOFF brought together authorities from 21 countries in a coordinated action week on 13 April 2026. The operation resulted in four arrests, […]

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Operation PowerOFF Targets 75,000 DDoS-for-Hire Users Worldwide On April 13, 2026, a coordinated international law enforcement operation named 'Operation PowerOFF' targeted the DDoS-for-hire ecosystem, resulting in the takedown of 53 domains and the arrest of four individuals. Authorities from 21 countries collaborated to send warning emails to over 75,000 suspected users of DDoS services, which allow individuals to launch attacks without technical expertise. The operation revealed more than 3 million user accounts linked to these services, highlighting the scale of the issue. DDoS attacks, which overwhelm websites with excessive traffic, have been increasingly prevalent, particularly during ongoing geopolitical conflicts. The crackdown is part of a broader initiative to disrupt illegal cyber activities and raise awareness about the legal consequences of using such services. The operation also included the issuance of 25 warrants and the removal of over 100 URLs promoting DDoS-for-hire services from search engine results. Authorities aim to deter future attacks through education and enforcement. 15 sources 62

Operation PowerOFF Knocks Out 75,000 DDoS Attackers and Over 50 Service Domains

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