The US HHS Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has warned of the “Godzilla” web shell, a backdoor believed to be used by Chinese state cyber actors to conduct stealthy cyberattacks. It was designed for evasion detection and enables cyber attackers to manipulate files, execute commands and gather network configuration details. HC3 advised healthcare organizations to consult National Security Agency’s defensive resources to stay informed about past instances of Godzilla campaigns.
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
