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FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself

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FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe FBI hacked about 4,200 computers across the US as part of an operation to find and delete PlugX, a malware used by state-backed hackers in China to steal information from victims, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. In an unsealed affidavit, the FBI says the China-based hacking group kno…

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FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes

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FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes The FBI has issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized crime organizations from South America targeting the homes of professional athletes.

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