Federal Police targets group behind cyberattacks on Army, Dataprev, and Serpro websites

oglobo.globo.com (Portuguese)

Federal Police launched an operation targeting a group that conducted ordered cyberattacks against government websites, including the Army, Dataprev, and Serpro. The investigation, dubbed Operation Power OFF, focuses on platforms facilitating these attacks. The group is suspected of previously targeting the Federal Police itself, Dataprev, Serpro, and the Army between 2018 and 2020. The operation involved search and seizure warrants and temporary arrests. The suspects allegedly administered platforms allowing anyone to hire DDoS attacks for a fee, with international cooperation from the FBI.


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