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THOR: Previously Unseen PlugX Variant Deployed During Microsoft Exchange Server Attacks by PKPLUG Group

Palo Alto Unit 42Jun 6, 12:19 UTC · Jun 6, 2024Vulnerability CVE-2021-26855 CVE-2021-27065

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Paranoid PlugX

Palo Alto Unit 42Jul 2, 23:57 UTC · Jul 2, 2020Vulnerability CVE-2017-0199

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How RainyDay, Turian and a new PlugX variant abuse DLL search order hijacking

Cisco TalosSep 23, 18:00 UTC · Sep 23, 2025Malware

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DragonRank, a Chinese-speaking SEO manipulator service provider

Cisco TalosSep 10, 04:00 UTC · Sep 10, 2024Vulnerability

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PlugX Uses Legitimate Samsung Application for DLL Side

Palo Alto Unit 42Nov 1, 09:43 UTC · Nov 1, 2018Vulnerability CVE-2012-0158

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Winnti returns with PlugX

Kaspersky SecurelistApr 15, 12:47 UTC · Apr 15, 2013Malware

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Mustang Panda deploys a new wave of malware targeting Europe

Cisco TalosMay 5, 12:01 UTC · May 5, 2022Malware

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Attack Campaign on the Government of Thailand Delivers Bookworm Trojan

Palo Alto Unit 42Nov 1, 09:57 UTC · Nov 1, 2018Malware

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Back Despite Disruption: RedDelta Resumes Operations

Recorded FutureJun 30, 00:00 UTC · Jun 30, 2026Malware

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FBI deleted China-linked PlugX malware from +4,200 US computers

Security AffairsJan 14, 21:58 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware

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PlugX malware: A good hacker is an apologetic hacker

Kaspersky SecurelistMar 10, 11:59 UTC · Mar 10, 2016Malware

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2022 Adversary Infrastructure Report

Recorded FutureNov 28, 00:00 UTC · Nov 28, 2025Malware

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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi

The Hacker NewsJan 20, 14:26 UTC · Jan 20, 2025Malware

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PlugX RAT with Time Bomb abuses Dropbox in targeted attacks

Security AffairsApr 25, 21:35 UTC · Apr 25, 2020Malware

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DOJ deletes China-linked PlugX malware off more than 4,200 US computers

The RecordJan 14, 19:20 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware

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Researchers Discover New PlugX Malware Variant Spreading via Removable USB Devices

The Hacker NewsFeb 7, 06:11 UTC · Feb 7, 2023Malware

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Chinese cyberspies used a new PlugX variant, dubbed THOR, in attacks against MS Exchange Servers

Security AffairsJul 28, 16:18 UTC · Jul 28, 2021Vulnerability

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French Authorities Launch Operation to Remove PlugX Malware from Infected Systems

The Hacker NewsJan 3, 04:54 UTC · Jan 3, 2025Malware

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Mustang Panda Targets Asia with Advanced PlugX Variant DOPLUGS

The Hacker NewsFeb 22, 02:29 UTC · Feb 22, 2024Threat actor

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Suspected Chinese Group Calypso APT Exploiting Vulnerable Microsoft Exchange Servers

Recorded FutureDec 13, 00:00 UTC · Dec 13, 2018Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2021-26855 CVE-2021-27065 CVE-2021-26857+1 CVEs

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China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth

The Hacker NewsApr 3, 17:34 UTC · Apr 3, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2025-31324 CVE-2025-0994

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Chinese PlugX Malware Deleted in Global Law Enforcement Operation

Infosecurity MagazineJan 15, 14:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2025Malware

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FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers

Help Net SecurityJan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2025Malware

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PlugX is Becoming Mature

Kaspersky SecurelistNov 27, 21:32 UTC · Nov 27, 2012Malware

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Fake Claude AI installer abuses DLL sideloading to deploy PlugX

Security AffairsApr 14, 07:19 UTC · Apr 14, 2026Malware

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Law enforcement action deletes PlugX malware from thousands of machines

CyberScoopJan 14, 17:33 UTC · Jan 14, 2025Malware in the wild

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Chinese Hackers Targeting Russian Military Personnel with Updated PlugX Malware

The Hacker NewsApr 28, 03:16 UTC · Apr 28, 2022Malware

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PlugX RAT compromised official releases of games in Asia

Security AffairsAug 22, 22:15 UTC · Aug 22, 2018Malware

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Chinese State-Sponsored Group ‘RedDelta’ Targets the Vatican and Catholic Organizations

Recorded FutureJul 16, 00:00 UTC · Jul 16, 2026Threat actor

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China-Linked PlugX and Bookworm Malware Attacks Target Asian Telecom and ASEAN Networks

The Hacker NewsOct 2, 06:36 UTC · Oct 2, 2025Malware

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French authorities launch disinfection operation to eradicate PlugX malware from infected hostss

Security AffairsJul 28, 19:58 UTC · Jul 28, 2024Malware

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Chinese Hackers Implant PlugX Variant on Compromised MS Exchange Servers

The Hacker NewsMar 23, 11:47 UTC · Mar 23, 2022Ransomware

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China-linked PlugX malware infections found in more than 170 countries

The RecordApr 26, 11:51 UTC · Apr 26, 2024Malware

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Hackers Exploiting Remote Desktop Software Flaws to Deploy PlugX Malware

The Hacker NewsMar 10, 06:46 UTC · Mar 10, 2023Malware

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Black Basta Deploys PlugX Malware in USB Devices With New Technique

Infosecurity MagazineJan 27, 17:00 UTC · Jan 27, 2023Malware

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RedDelta Targets European Government Organizations and Continues to Iterate Custom PlugX Variant

Recorded FutureAug 22, 00:00 UTC · Aug 22, 2025Malware

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Chinese Hackers Use HTML Smuggling to Infiltrate European Ministries with PlugX

The Hacker NewsJul 4, 06:06 UTC · Jul 4, 2023Vulnerability

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PlugX malware delivered by exploiting flaws in Chinese programs

Security AffairsMar 11, 19:40 UTC · Mar 11, 2023Malware

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DiceyF deploys GamePlayerFramework in online casino development studio

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 18, 17:33 UTC · Oct 18, 2022Malware

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The rush for CVE-2013-3906

Kaspersky SecurelistNov 14, 16:58 UTC · Nov 14, 2013Vulnerability CVE-2013-3906

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