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New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord

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June 15, 2024 at 01:15PM The newly discovered Linux malware named ‘DISGOMOJI’ uses emojis for executing commands on infected devices in attacks on Indian government agencies, related to a Pakistan-based threat actor known as ‘UTA0137.’ This novel approach allows the malware to potentially bypass security software. DISGOMOJI maintains persistence on devices and aims to exfiltrate … Read more

Pakistani Hackers Use DISGOMOJI Malware in Indian Government Cyber Attacks

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June 15, 2024 at 05:18AM A suspected Pakistan-based threat actor, UTA0137, has conducted a cyber espionage campaign targeting Indian government entities in 2024. They use a malware called DISGOMOJI, a modified version of Discord-C2, to control Linux systems via Discord using emojis. The attacker has also employed various tactics to escalate privileges and socially engineer … Read more