FBI triggers self-destruction of China-backed malware infecting US computers
A malware family known as PlugX is designed to remotely control infected machines, a threat that's existed since 2008. A ...
What to do if you think your PC has a virus
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the warning signs and steps to take if you suspect that your personal computer is infected with a virus.
FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers
The FBI said today that it removed Chinese malware from 4,258 US-based computers and networks by sending commands that forced ...
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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of ...
FBI remotely deletes Chinese malware from thousands of U.S. computers in a court-approved cyber move
The FBI and French authorities conducted an international operation to remotely delete Chinese malware used by Beijing-linked ...
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how much do computer viruses cost business annually?
How much damage did the most costly computer virus cost? The MyDoom worm was the most expensive malware infection to date, causing roughly $38 billion in total damage. How much does it cost to repair ...
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6. how much do computer viruses cost business annually (search this)?
$38 billion is the value of Mydoom. Mydoom, the worst computer virus outbreak in history, caused $38 billion in damage in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is now $52. Two billion dollars. This ...