Forbes19d
FBI Confirms It Deleted Files From 4,258 U.S.-Based Computers
Update, Jan. 17, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 15, now includes further technical analysis and timelines of the PlugX malware from threat operations experts and information regarding ...
Moneylife20d
Fraud Alert: How They Killed PlugX Malware!
In this context, it is indeed, praiseworthy how LEAs and CERTs from several European countries and the US department of justice (DoJ) and the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) took down PlugX ...
Greek Reporter20d
FBI Removes Malware From Thousands of US Computers
The FBI’s recent operation successfully removed PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Credit: J / CC BY 2.0 The FBI, with court approval, has remotely removed PlugX malware from 4,258 ...
Greek Reporter20d
PlugX malware
The FBI, with court approval, has remotely removed PlugX malware from 4,258 computers in the United States. The operation targeted a version of the malware linked to Mustang Panda, a hacking group ...
Newsweek20d
FBI Reveals Major Malware Attack From China Group 'Mustang Panda'
The group, Mustang Panda, used malware called PlugX to access thousands of computers worldwide, according to the Justice Department and FBI.
techtimes21d
DOJ: FBI Hacks Over 4,000 US Computers to Remove Chinese Malware 'PlugX' Used for Espionage
The Justice Department granted the FBI its court-authorized operation against the Chinese malware known as "PlugX" back in August 2024, and the law enforcement authorities sifted through thousands ...
IT News For Australia Business22d
US removes malware allegedly planted on computers by Chinese-backed hackers
The malware, known as "PlugX," affected thousands of computers around the globe and was used to infect and steal information,... Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available ...
Yahoo22d
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
The FBI on Tuesday announced that it erased malware from more than 4,000 computers across the United States. The malware was under the control of China state-sponsored hackers. File Photo courtesy ...
cybernews22d
FBI deletes Chinese ‘PlugX’ malware from over 4K infected computers
A Chinese-linked malware, known as PlugX, has been successfully wiped from thousands of infected computers worldwide, the US Department of Justice and the FBI said on Tuesday. Justice officials say ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com22d
Chinese PlugX Malware Deleted in Global Law Enforcement Operation
A version of “PlugX” malware used by Chinese state-backed hackers has been deleted from thousands of US computers worldwide following a multi-month law enforcement operation, the US Department of ...