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 Chinese-backed hacking group known as Mustang Panda and Twill Typhoon. The malware, used since 2014, facilitated data theft and was distributed via USB devices.

NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
The National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that fast flux, a technique used by cybercriminals and hostile nations to hide their activities, is a significant