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Cops and CrowdStrike dismantle Sality botnet

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Law enforcement and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike have successfully dismantled the Sality botnet. The operation involved poisoning the botnet's network and redirecting its traffic into sinkholes, effectively neutralizing its malicious activities. This action disrupts a significant cybercrime operation that has been active for years. AI

RANK_REASON This article details a specific cybersecurity operation to disrupt a botnet, which falls under the category of cybersecurity tools and tactics.

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Cops and CrowdStrike dismantle Sality botnet

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Cops, CrowdStrike disrupt Sality botnet by poisoning the network and diverting into sinkholes

    23-year-old botnet down

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