Global Takedown of DDoS-for-Hire Services Shows Mixed Results
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🌐 Global crackdown on DDoS-for-hire services shows mixed results. Recent law enforcement efforts to dismantle the DDoS-for-hire market have led to significant short-term reductions in attack volumes, particularly for UDP-based attacks, with a 20-40% decrease noted after the first wave of takedowns. However, many seized sites quickly re-emerged, often within days, and the overall impact of the second wave was minimal. Despite a notable drop in traffic to re-emerged domains, the resilience of the illicit market remains evident, with discussions in underground forums indicating a temporary shift in user perceptions rather than a lasting change. The findings suggest that while interventions can disrupt operations, the DDoS-for-hire ecosystem is likely to persist in the long run.
