Operation PowerOFF identifies 75k DDoS users, takes down 53 domains

Operation PowerOFF, conducted on April 13, 2026, represents a significant law enforcement action against the global DDoS ecosystem. The operation targeted DDoS-for-hire services and users across 21 countries, resulting in identification of approximately 75,000 DDoS users and the takedown of 53 domains. This action demonstrates increased international cooperation in combating cyberattack infrastructure and highlights the growing risk for individuals who utilize DDoS-for-hire platforms. Organizations should note that DDoS-as-a-Service remains accessible but the enforcement landscape has significantly intensified. Recommended mitigation includes implementing robust anti-DDoS protections and monitoring for any network disruptions that might indicate attack attempts.

The latest wave of "Operation PowerOFF," on April 13, 2026, targeted the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ecosystem and its users across 21 countries. [...]

Operation PowerOFF, conducted on April 13, 2026, represents a significant law enforcement action against the global DDoS ecosystem. The operation targeted DDoS-for-hire services and users across 21 countries, resulting in identification of approximately 75,000 DDoS users and the takedown of 53 domains. This action demonstrates increased international cooperation in combating cyberattack infrastructure and highlights the growing risk for individuals who utilize DDoS-for-hire platforms. Organizations should note that DDoS-as-a-Service remains accessible but the enforcement landscape has significantly intensified. Recommended mitigation includes implementing robust anti-DDoS protections and monitoring for any network disruptions that might indicate attack attempts. The latest wave of "Operation PowerOFF," on April 13, 2026, targeted the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ecosystem and its users across 21 countries. [...] The latest wave of "Operation PowerOFF," on April 13, 2026, targeted the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ecosystem and its users across 21 countries. [...]