Sality Botnet Disruption Cuts Off Malware Delivery to More Than 33,000 Infected Machines

The Sality botnet disruption cut off new malware delivery to more than 33,000 infected machines. According to NS3.AI, the installed malware remains active and can swap cryptocurrency addresses to redirect payments. The Justice Department announced the multinational operation on Sept. 1, 2026, after action the previous day.