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Bangkok Bust: German DDoS-for-Hire Mastermind Behind Fluxstress Arrested

13 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

German cybercrime suspect Noah Christopher, the alleged operator of the Fluxstress DDoS-for-hire platform, was arrested in Bangkok after a global manhunt. Authorities say his arrest is a major blow to the cybercrime-as-a-service industry.

#DDoS attacks | #cybercrime | #extradition

Masjesu Botnet: The Stealthy DDoS-for-Hire Threat Targeting IoT Devices Worldwide

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

The Masjesu botnet is covertly infecting IoT devices worldwide, fueling a sophisticated DDoS-for-hire market. Using stealth tactics and Telegram for promotion, it avoids high-profile targets while expanding its reach and capabilities.

#Masjesu | #DDoS attacks | #IoT devices

Masjesu Botnet Exposed: How IoT Devices Are Hijacked for Massive DDoS Attacks

08 Apr 2026 news

The Masjesu botnet is turning everyday IoT devices into weapons for large-scale DDoS attacks. Discover how this elusive malware spreads, maintains control, and evades detection in a global cybercrime operation.

#Masjesu | #DDoS attacks | #IoT devices

Inside the Masjesu Botnet: Routers Recruited for Global DDoS-for-Hire

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new wave of DDoS-for-hire services is turning everyday routers into weapons. Masjesu, a stealthy botnet, exploits global IoT infrastructure to launch massive attacks and evade law enforcement. Learn the tactics, reach, and defenses against this evolving threat.

#Masjesu | #DDoS attacks | #Cybercrime

Silent Storm: The Masjesu Botnet Quietly Hijacking Routers for DDoS-for-Hire

08 Apr 2026 news

The Masjesu botnet is quietly hijacking routers and IoT devices for paid DDoS attacks, using advanced stealth techniques to evade detection. Learn how this threat operates and how to defend your network.

#Masjesu botnet | #DDoS attacks | #cybercrime

Global Games, Global Targets: Inside the Cybersecurity Battles at the Olympics and World Cup

07 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

The Olympics and FIFA World Cup aren’t just athletic spectacles—they’re digital battlegrounds attracting hackers, state actors, and cybercriminals. Explore the high-stakes world of event cybersecurity, the latest threats, and the frontline lessons for organizations everywhere.

#Cybersecurity | #Olympic Games | #DDoS attacks

Mirai Botnets: The New Backbone of DDoS and Proxy Crime

25 Mar 2026 news

Mirai botnets, once basic IoT malware, now power record-breaking DDoS attacks and stealthy proxy abuse. Explore their evolution and why defending against them is more urgent than ever.

#Mirai botnet | #DDoS attacks | #cybercrime

Botnets Unleashed: Investigating the 150% Surge in DDoS Attacks

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Gcore Radar’s Q3-Q4 2025 report uncovers a staggering 150% year-on-year increase in DDoS attacks, driven by sophisticated automation and new global hotspots. Technology, finance, and gaming are the hardest hit, as attackers deploy shorter, more intense network-layer strikes.

#DDoS attacks | #botnets | #cyber defense

Inside the Takedown: How U.S. Authorities Crushed Four Global DDoS Botnets

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

U.S. authorities have dismantled four major DDoS botnets—Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad—infecting millions of devices worldwide and launching the most powerful cyberattack in history. But as experts highlight, the next wave of botnets is already on the horizon.

#DDoS attacks | #botnets | #cybercrime

Bot Armies Surge: DDoS Attacks Skyrocket 150% as Automation Drives New Cyber Threats

24 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

DDoS attacks have exploded by 150% in a year, according to Gcore's latest report. With automation and massive botnets driving record-breaking attack volumes, businesses in technology, finance, and gaming face a new era of cyber risk.

#DDoS attacks | #botnets | #cyber defense