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Sality, one of the longest-running botnets, finally gets disrupted
September 2, 2026 · The Record · Severity: HIGH
U.S. and European authorities disrupted the long-running botnet Sality, turning the malware’s peer-to-peer architecture against itself to cut thousands of infected computers off from operators.
Key Takeaways
- Authorities disrupted Sality by turning its peer-to-peer architecture against itself.
- Sality is one of the longest-running botnets, infecting thousands of computers worldwide.
- The takedown cut infected computers off from operators, reducing the botnet's control.