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FBI closes backdoor into thousands of computers by telling hackers to delete PlugX

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PlugX is a Remote Access Trojan that has been around since at least 2008 .

It has been a favorite tool of a notorious Chinese hacking group that is often referred to as âMustang Pandaâ or âTwill Typhoon .

The FBI used the know-how of French intelligence agencies to get PlugX to self-destruct.

The malware has been used to target European shipping companies and government agencies.