Alexandria man convicted of creating software to bring down websites after two-year probe

Amar Tagore
Amar Tagore -Credit:Lennox Herald


An Alexandria man has been convicted of creating and selling software designed to bring down websites - after a two-year cybercrime investigation.

Following the probe by Police Scotland, 21-year-old Amar Tagore pled guilty to creating, selling and supporting an online computer system with the capability of bringing down websites at Dumbarton Sheriff Court last week.

Tagore operated from Alexandria and created an online tool that he then sold to hundreds of users worldwide whom he also provided with technical support.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Maclean, of Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Investigations Unit, said: “Tagore supplied a tool used by his customers to carry out Distributed Denial of Services (DDOS) attacks.

“These are often used to attack commercial systems, taking websites offline and causing widespread disruption.

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“This was a challenging, thorough and technical investigation that involved the examination of thousands of items of digital forensic data.

“Officers were able to demonstrate Tagore made tens of thousands of pounds through the sale of his tool and the full extent of his global activity. The investigation involved domestic and international partners and reflects the worldwide nature of cybercrime investigations which does not stop at traditional borders.

“Police Scotland is committed to fighting cybercrime at all levels and to protect our community and businesses from the effects of such criminality.

“Anyone with concerns or information about cybercrime should contact Police Scotland via 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Tagore will be sentenced at a later date.