Europol-Supported Global Operation Targets Over 75,000 Users Engaged in DDoS Attacks (3 minute read)

2026-04-17

21 countries ran a coordinated action week against users of DDoS-for-hire services on April 13, sending over 75,000 warning messages, making 4 arrests, seizing 53 domains, and issuing 25 search warrants. Authorities disrupted booter infrastructures, traced over 3 million user accounts, and started prevention campaigns, including search ads, URL removals, and blockchain warnings.