The US Justice Department and the FBI worked in conjunction with an international consortium to remove the PlugX malware from over 4,000 US computers. It is a part of ongoing efforts to counter malicious software from Chinese hackers. The malware was removed by sending commands for it to delete itself. The total number of infected devices remains unknown.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
