The “PlugX” spy malware, used by state-sponsored Chinese hacking groups, was deleted from thousands of computers worldwide after a successful international operation led by French law enforcement and Sekoia.io. The court-authorized action allowed eradication of the malware which was developed by hacker group “Mustang Panda” to collect information from targeted systems since 2014.
FBI deletes Chinese malware from thousands of computers
“PlugX” spy malware, linked to China-funded hacker groups Mustang Panda and Twill Typhoon, has been removed from thousands of computers globally in an operation led