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.
Only 1% of malicious emails that reach inboxes deliver malware
In 2024, 99% of email threats to corporations were found to be social engineering or phishing attacks, as per Fortra. Most pre-delivery email defenses struggle
