Authorities’ disruption of the Emotet cybercrime network has earned praise from cybersecurity experts, despite concerns over the methods used. David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, lauded the action as a positive move when prosecution isn’t feasible, while Cypfer COO Ed Dubrovsky welcomed it as a milestone in malware fight, but expressed concern over the potential issues around the violation of device owners’ consent.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by
