FBI Confirms It Deleted Files From 4,258 U.S.-Based Computers
More than 4,000 U.S. computers and networks have had malware files deleted by the FBI, which said it did not collect other information during the remote operations.
DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers
The FBI says it was authorized to mass-remove “PlugX” malware from more than 4,000 compromised machines in the United States
DOJ: FBI Hacks Over 4,000 US Computers to Remove Chinese Malware 'PlugX' Used for Espionage
According to the FBI, it worked on deleting the malware from over 4,000 Windows-based computers, further regarding that PlugX is capable of taking over a computer to steal the files and share them with the right people over in China.
DoJ remotely cleaned thousands of computers infected with Chinese malware
The Department of Justice and the FBI shared today that they have completed a project to remove malware used by Chinese hackers from computers in the US. The effort was essentially a court-approved counter-hack that remotely deleted malware known as PlugX from more than 4,
US removes malware allegedly planted on computers by Chinese-backed hackers
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday that it has deleted malware planted on more than 4,200 computers by a group of criminal hackers who were backed by the People's Republic of China.
A major FBI operation has deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers
The FBI and international partners sent a self-destruct command to PlugX malware French cybersecurity firms and law enforcement agents, together with partners from the United States, have successfully removed Chinese-built malware from thousands of infected PCs.
Kash Patel has vowed retribution. As FBI director, he could do it.
While some Republicans have hailed the pick, Donald Trump’s choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has raised alarm among many ...
FBI Director Wray reveals why he is resigning during ‘such a dangerous time’
"My decision to retire from the FBI was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make," Wray responded. The outgoing FBI ...
At Pam Bondi's attorney general confirmation hearing, focus moved to FBI nominee Kash Patel
Several senators questioned Pam Bondi at her confirmation hearing Wednesday about President-elect Donald Trump's choice of ...
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FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
Jan. 14 (UPI) --Federal authorities announced Tuesday that they have erased Chinese malware from thousands of computers across the United States. The malware, a variant of the PlugX malicious ...
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Former Army Officer and JAG Attorney Sentenced to 54 Months for Destruction of U.S. Army Property and Lying to Federal Investigators
Manfredo Madrigal Will Serve 54 Months In Federal Prison LYNCHBURG, Va. – A former Army officer and attorney assigned to the United States Army Judge ...
Exclusive: Chinese tech firm founded by Huawei veterans in the FBI's crosshairs
The U.S. Commerce Department and FBI are both investigating a little-known telecoms hardware firm founded by senior Huawei ...
FBI warns of potential 'copycat' vehicle ramming after deadly New Orleans attack
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned about potential "copycat" vehicle attacks like the one in New Orleans that ...
3 sentenced on federal charges over Nigerian-based fraud conspiracy — 1 from Michigan, 2 from Dallas
Sentencings were issued in a years-long international scheme that frequently targeted elderly or vulnerable people.