FBI Confirms It Deleted Files From 4,258 U.S.-Based Computers
More than 4,000 U.S. computers and networks have had malware files deleted by the FBI, which said it did not collect other ...
FBI triggers self-destruction of China-backed malware infecting US computers
A malware family known as PlugX is designed to remotely control infected machines, a threat that's existed since 2008. A ...
The Daily Star11d
FBI hacked thousands of computers. Here is why
The FBI has recently conducted a large-scale operation to hack approximately 4,200 computers across the United States, ...
cybersecurityintelligence.com11d
Remote Deletion Of Malware Enforced On Thousands Of Computers
The US Department of Justice has confirmed a court-authorized operation ordering removal of Chinese malware detected on over 4,000 computers.
Yahoo15d
A major FBI operation has deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers
it was said a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor called Twill Typhoon (AKA Mustang Panda) built a custom version of the PlugX malware which can “infect, control, and steal information from ...
Bleeping Computer16d
FBI deletes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of US computers
The malware, controlled by the Chinese cyber espionage group Mustang Panda (also tracked as Twill Typhoon), infected thousands of systems using a PlugX variant with a wormable component that ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com16d
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 ...