The U.S. Justice Department has removed malware from over 4,200 computers worldwide that was reportedly planted by hackers backed by China. The malware, known as “PlugX”, was placed by groups known as “Mustang Panda” and “Twill Typhoon,” and has reportedly been used since 2014 to target and steal data from computers globally.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by
