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# ‘Popa’ Botnet Linked to Publicly-Traded Israeli Firm

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**Published:** June 18, 2026  
**Original:** https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/popa-botnet-linked-to-publicly-traded-israeli-firm/  

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