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WebStresser.org

SZ-1562

webstresser.org

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.