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CrowdStrike disrupts long-running Sality botnet

CrowdStrike says it disrupted the Sality botnet, which had operated for more than 20 years.

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The takedown reduces an established malware threat, but the botnet's longevity highlights persistent global cyber risk.

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  1. CrowdStrike Disrupts Sality Botnet After More Than 20 Years ↗techrepublic.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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