Israeli hacktivist group brags it took down Iran’s internet

August 2, 2024 at 12:44PM WeRedEvils, an Israel-based hacktivist group, has claimed responsibility for an ongoing internet outage in Iran. The group attributes its actions to the Gaza war and alleges successful infiltration of Iran’s computer systems, stealing data, and causing the outage. The extent of the damage and the group’s total culpability remain unclear. … Read more

Hamas-Linked APT Wields New SysJoker Backdoor Against Israel

November 28, 2023 at 04:36AM Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, attackers associated with Hamas are using an updated version of the SysJoker backdoor to target Israeli entities. This new variant, written in the Rust programming language, retains similar functionalities but has undergone significant evolution. The attackers are also utilizing OneDrive instead of … Read more

Hamas-Linked APT Wields New SysJoker Backdoor Against Israel

November 27, 2023 at 12:48PM Palestinian militant group Hamas is using a revamped version of the SysJoker backdoor to target Israel, according to researchers from Check Point. The new variant, written in the Rust programming language, maintains similar functionality but has been completely rewritten. The group is also using OneDrive for command-and-control server URLs. The … Read more