WebStresser.org
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SeizedDDoS Service
WebStresser.org was one of the world's largest DDoS-for-hire services. It was shut down in a coordinated operation led by Dutch and British police with support from Europol.
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Historical screenshot of WebStresser.org before seizure
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Basic Information
Date Seized:April 1, 2018
Reason for Seizure:Providing Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) for-hire services
Law Enforcement Agency:Europol
Category:DDoS Service
Status:Seized
Impact Statistics
Estimated Financial Loss:$7M
Users Affected:136,000
Technical Details
Location:United Kingdom
Operator:Multiple operators
Technology Used:DDoS Service Platform
Operational Duration:4 years
Investigation Length:18 months
Timeline
Investigation Started
Investigation began 18 months before seizure
Site Seized
April 1, 2018
Important Notice
This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.