Justice FBI Seizes NightmareStresser DDoS-for-Hire Domains
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- •FBI seized NightmareStresser domains as part of Operation PowerOFF.
- •NightmareStresser facilitated hundreds of thousands of DDoS attacks since 2022.
- •The service had over 566,000 users and charged between €25 and €19,999 for attacks.
On September 16, 2026, the FBI announced the seizure of domains associated with NightmareStresser, a notorious DDoS-for-hire service that has facilitated hundreds of thousands of attacks since 2022. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation PowerOFF, aimed to disrupt the infrastructure of such services that target various victims, including educational institutions and government agencies. NightmareStresser had over 566,000 registered users and offered DDoS attack services for prices ranging from €25 to €19,999. Despite the seizure, concerns remain about the potential for these services to re-emerge. The operation involved coordination with international law enforcement, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The seizure highlights the growing issue of accessible DDoS attack services that pose a significant threat to internet stability.
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