US and international law enforcement agencies have removed the PlugX malware from thousands of computers globally. The operation involved the US Department of Justice, French law enforcement and cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io. The malware network was reportedly operated by a group of hackers sponsored by the Chinese government. The sophisticated PlugX malware allowed hackers full control over an infected machine, enabling them to execute commands remotely and gather critical information.
Hackers Are Exploiting Nearly One in Four Vulnerabilities Before Defenders Get a CVE
Attackers are exploiting a significant portion of vulnerabilities even before defenders receive a published CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). In the first half of 2026,
