A security researcher discovered and inadvertently caused the shutdown of a law enforcement honeypot operation targeting DDoS-for-hire services. The researcher identified the fake 'Cyberzap' stresser site as a honeypot due to its connection to Dutch police infrastructure, particularly the use of bit.nl servers. The operation was part of 'Operation PowerOFF,' an international effort involving agencies like the FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol.
Background
Operation PowerOFF is an international law enforcement initiative targeting DDoS-for-hire services, involving multiple agencies including the FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol, with Dutch police playing a key operational role.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- May 4, 2026 at 01:52 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10