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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...

Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer
2025-01-16 11:15

Threat actors have been observed concealing malicious code in images to deliver malware such as VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer as part of separate campaigns. "In both campaigns, attackers...

Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
2025-01-16 06:45

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised endpoints and then leveraged this...

MikroTik botnet uses misconfigured SPF DNS records to spread malware
2025-01-15 20:04

A newly discovered botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices uses a misconfiguration in domain name server records to bypass email protections and deliver malware by spoofing roughly 20,000 web domains. [...]

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...

WP3.XYZ malware attacks add rogue admins to 5,000+ WordPress sites
2025-01-14 20:54

A new malware campaign has compromised more than 5,000 WordPress sites to create admin accounts, install a malicious plugin, and steal data. [...]

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. [...]