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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers
2025-01-16 12:03

According to a DOJ press release, the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details: To retrieve information from and...

FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers
2025-01-15 12:09

The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that, alongside international partners, the FBI deleted “PlugX” malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide. As described in court documents...

FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
2025-01-15 06:14

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX malware from over 4,250 infected...

FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America
2025-01-14 19:40

Hey, Xi: Zài jiàn! The FBI, working with French cops, obtained nine warrants to remotely wipe PlugX malware from thousands of Windows-based computers that had been infected by Chinese...

FBI deletes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of US computers
2025-01-14 16:26

​The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the FBI has deleted Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States. [...]

FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,000 US computers
2025-01-14 16:26

​The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the FBI has deleted Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States. [...]

FBI links North Korean hackers to $308 million crypto heist
2024-12-24 14:02

The North Korean hacker group 'TraderTraitor' stole $308 million worth of cryptocurrency in the attack on the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin in May. [...]

CISA and FBI Raise Alerts on Exploited Flaws and Expanding HiatusRAT Campaign
2024-12-17 05:47

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added two security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in...

FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
2024-12-16 22:22

The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. [...]

FBI Busts Rydox Marketplace with 7,600 PII Sales, Cryptocurrency Worth $225K Seized
2024-12-13 06:06

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the shutdown of an illicit marketplace called Rydox ("rydox.ru" and "rydox[.]cc") for selling stolen personal information, access...