An international law enforcement operation has removed malware used by Chinese hackers from over 4,200 computers. The state-sponsored group known as Mustang Panda developed a custom version of the PlugX trojan to infiltrate and steal information from computers. The operation to eliminate the malware was led by French law enforcement and cybersecurity vendor Sekoia.io, with assistance from the FBI and US Justice Department. Following the operation, the FBI provided notice to victims through their internet service providers.
FBI deletes Chinese malware from more than 4,200 computers
US law enforcement, with court authorization, reportedly deleted the China-originated PlugX malware from 4,258 US computers as part of a broader international operation against a
