U.S. law enforcement has deleted over 4,000 instances of malware from the Chinese-backed group, Twill Typhoon. The “PlugX” malware, used in cyberespionage operations, was removed after European partners gained control of its server. The malware infects computers via USB drives and was discovered on over 4,000 American computers. A French cybersecurity company assisted US law enforcement in the operation.
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
