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France Launches Major Cyber Operation Against PlugX Malware, Targeting 3,000 Systems

Jul 26, 2024, 05:12 PM

French authorities have initiated a significant operation to combat cyber-espionage by targeting the PlugX malware. This operation, conducted in collaboration with Europol, aims to disinfect 3,000 infected systems across multiple European countries. The French police have deployed a self-destruct payload to neutralize the PlugX malware, which has compromised millions of computers worldwide. A senior prosecutor highlighted the urgency of this effort as France prepares for the upcoming Olympics.