The Daily Star12d
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, ...
Washington Times17d
FBI remotely deletes Chinese malware from thousands of U.S. computers in a court-approved cyber move
Mustang Panda “extensively targets [nongovernment ... the U.S.-French operation was able to successfully delete the PlugX malware around the world. “The scope of this technical operation ...
The Mirror US on MSN7d
FBI deletes Chinese malware infecting thousands of US-based computers in court-authorized operation
The FBI confirmed the deletion of Chinese malware from 4,258 U.S.-based computers in a court-authorized operation that lasted ...
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.
Bleeping Computer17d
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 ...
techtimes16d
DOJ: FBI Hacks Over 4,000 US Computers to Remove Chinese Malware 'PlugX' Used for Espionage
This saidChinese malware is already considered one of the ... behind the attack was identified as 'Twill Typhoon' or 'Mustang Panda,' which have massive ties to the People's Republic of China ...
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
Federal authorities announced Tuesday that they have erased Chinese malware from thousands of computers across the United States.
Ars Technica17d
FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers
The People's Republic of China (PRC) government paid the Mustang Panda group to develop a version of PlugX malware used to infect, control, and steal information from victim computers, the FBI said.
Infosecurity-magazine.com16d
Chinese PlugX Malware Deleted in Global Law Enforcement Operation
Mustang Panda Paid by Chinese Government to Target Devices An FBI ... the DoJ court-authorized operation to delete PlugX malware proves its commitment to a ‘whole-of-society’ approach to protecting US ...
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 ...