In a collaborative international operation, the US Dept. of Justice and the FBI successfully eradicated a Chinese state-sponsored malware attack known as “PlugX” from over 4,200 computers across the US. The operation, in conjunction with French law enforcement and cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io, targeted a China-backed espionage campaign which has been active since 2014. The multi-faceted, cross-border operation marks an essential proactive action against future cyber threats.
Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Law enforcement agencies have warned that organizations face a common network vulnerability that allows hackers to dodge detection and distribute malicious software indiscriminately. Referred to
