The FBI, working with international partners, has removed Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 US computers, according to the US Department of Justice. Mustang Panda, reportedly linked to the Chinese government, developed the malware to steal sensitive information. A court-sanctioned operation deleted the infections, while French law enforcement and cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io led an international operation against the malware.
Russian-Linked Cyber Espionage Hits Kazakhstan with Dangerous Malware
Hackers linked to the Russian Government, known as UAC-0063, have been attacking Kazakhstan in an effort to gather economic, political, and strategic intelligence. Known for