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Polish cybercrime authorities arrested a 20-year-old for operating a botnet to conduct DDoS attacks against websites worldwide, including strategically important targets. The suspect used C2 stresser and Command and Control Node machines, admitted to most charges, and faces up to five years in prison. Police seized his equipment and dismantled the infrastructure. This arrest is part of Poland's broader involvement in European cybercrime operations, with the country's cybercrime unit reporting a 30% increase in charges and detentions in 2025.

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