CrowdStrike and Google Collaborate to Disrupt Glassworm Botnet

CrowdStrike and Google collaborated to disrupt the Glassworm botnet, which has been actively targeting software developers since at least early 2025. The botnet operators focused on compromising development environments, though specific technical details such as infection vectors, malware payloads, or impacted systems were not disclosed. No CVE IDs or exact attack methodologies were mentioned in the report. The takedown effort aimed to neutralize the botnet’s infrastructure, though the full scope of its impact on victims remains unclear. The operation highlights coordinated action between private cybersecurity firms and tech companies to mitigate threats.