International co-operation and excellent police work can have an impact on cyber security threats large and small. Here is an example of the FBI and US Justice Department closing and seizing domains associated with international DDoS attacks.
Feds seize 13 more DDoS-for-hire platforms in ongoing international crackdown | Ars Technica
This is part of the international law enforcement operation known as Operation PowerOFF.
Recently the FBI with Ukranian authorities also hit the threat actors’ method of collecting their money.
FBI, Ukraine seize cryptocurrency exchanges for abetting cybercriminals (therecord.media)
These types of action all help to disrupt the threat actors’ ability to operate. Whilst they are rebuilding, they cannot be actively looking to exploit you.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
