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Remote Access TrojanGizmodo
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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 Ć¢Mustang PandaĆ¢ or Ć¢Twill 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.
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semi-formal
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English
Language complexity
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Offensive language
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Hate speech
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Attention-grabbing headline
detected
Known propaganda techniques
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short-lived
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Source diversity
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