# Millions of IPs remain infected by USB worm years after its creators left it for dead

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**Created:** [25 April 2024 22:37 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/millions-of-ips-remain-infected-by-usb-worm-years-after-its-creators-left-it-for-dead/152833 "2024-04-25T22:37:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [25 April 2024 22:37 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/millions-of-ips-remain-infected-by-usb-worm-years-after-its-creators-left-it-for-dead/152833/1 "2024-04-25T22:37:11Z")

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> Ability of PlugX worm to live on presents a vexing dilemma: Delete it or leave it be.

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> **[Millions of IPs remain infected by USB worm years after its creators left it...](https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/zombie-worm-continues-to-infect-millions-of-ips-years-after-it-was-left-for-dead/)**
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> Ability of PlugX worm to live on presents a vexing dilemma: Delete it or leave it be.

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