In May 2021, a threat actor claimed to have stolen DDoS-Guard’s database and source code , offering it for sale on cybercrime forums for $350,000.
Parler was not an isolated case. Over the years, DDoS-Guard has been the primary shield for: Including 8kun (formerly 8chan). DDoS-Guard
DDoS-Guard was founded in 2011 and is based in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. While it presents itself as a standard provider of DDoS protection and content delivery network (CDN) services, it has built a reputation as a "bulletproof" host—a service that rarely takes down content, even when faced with abuse reports or legal pressure. The "Parler" Moment In May 2021, a threat actor claimed to