CrowdStrike and U.S. Agencies Neutralize Russian Malware Campaign That Illicitly Harvested Cryptocurrency Over Eight Years
In a coordinated effort that spanned multiple federal agencies and a leading cybersecurity firm, a sophisticated Russian‑origin malware operation has been taken down after eight years of silently siphoning cryptocurrency from victims worldwide. The campaign, built around the notorious Sality malware family, was designed to infiltrate computers, monitor blockchain transactions, and replace legitim…
Sept. 2, 2026, 1:14 p.m.