Security News > 2021 > October > Ukrainian police arrest DDoS operator controlling 100,000 bots
Ukrainian police have arrested a hacker who controlled a 100,000 device botnet used to perform DDoS attacks on behalf of paid customers.
The threat actor was arrested at his home in Prykarpattia where he was allegedly using the botnet to perform DDoS attacks or to support other malicious activity for his clients.
A press release by the Ukrainian SSU states the hackers found his customers on private forums and Telegram channels, where he was paid through electronic platforms such as 'Webmoney' for his illicit activity.
The actor registered an account on Webmoney with his real address, allowing the Ukrainian police to find where he lives.
The Ukrainian hacker is now facing charges for the violation of Part 2 of Art.
This arrest continues worldwide law enforcement operations to disrupt DDoS attacks that can cause wide-reaching impact against businesses and infrastructure.