An international law enforcement operation has removed malware used by Chinese hackers from over 4,200 computers. The state-sponsored group known as Mustang Panda developed a custom version of the PlugX trojan to infiltrate and steal information from computers. The operation to eliminate the malware was led by French law enforcement and cybersecurity vendor Sekoia.io, with assistance from the FBI and US Justice Department. Following the operation, the FBI provided notice to victims through their internet service providers.
Massive malware cleanup.
The FBI has deleted the PlugX malware from thousands of US computers. Meanwhile, researchers have found vulnerabilities in Windows 11, allowing hackers to bypass protections