The FBI successfully removed Chinese malware from 4,258 US computers by remotely activating the malware’s “self-delete” function. This malware was developed by Mustang Panda, a group allegedly funded by the Chinese government, and used to infect, control, and steal data. The FBI learned how to eliminate the software from a French law enforcement agency.
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
The FBI has deleted malware from over 4,000 computers across the US, which was under the control of China state-sponsored hacker group, Mustang Panda. Active
