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US takes down NightmareStresser DDoS-for-hire platform

BleepingComputer·September 17, 2026·1 min read
US takes down NightmareStresser DDoS-for-hire platform

The FBI seized domains tied to NightmareStresser, a long-running DDoS-for-hire platform, in a coordinated takedown. The operation disrupted a service used to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks against websites and networks. Officials said the action targets cybercriminals offering attack tools, though no arrests were announced. The seizure marks a significant blow to the platform's operations.

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