Security News > 2021 > October > Dutch police send warning letters to DDoS booter customers

The letters from the Dutch Police aim to reduce cybercrime and steer the offenders towards legal alternatives to improve their skills.

On Monday, 29 Dutch nationals received letters from the police informing them that their criminal activity has been recorded and that future offenses could lead to a conviction.

"We have registered you in our system and you will now receive a final warning. If new similar facts arise in the future, we will prosecute. In that case, take into account a conviction, criminal record and the loss of your computer and/or laptop" - the Dutch Police.

The police learned about their activity after starting to investigate the website in 2020, following complaints from a game server that was the victim of a DDoS attack via minesearch.

Last year on July 30, the Dutch Police searched the homes of two 19-year-olds suspected of being involved in the website.

Whether it's computer hacking [1, 2], video games, or cybercrime, the Dutch Police provides multiple programs where young individuals can find challenges that would steer them away from illegal activities.

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