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

New Rust-based SysJoker backdoor linked to Hamas hackers

November 27, 2023 at 09:57AM Recently, a new variant of the multi-platform malware called ‘SysJoker’ has been discovered. It has undergone a complete code rewrite in the Rust programming language. This malware, initially documented in early 2022, operates on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The new variant has been linked to ‘Operation Electric Powder,’ believed … Read more

Hamas-Linked Cyberattacks Using Rust-Powered SysJoker Backdoor Against Israel

November 24, 2023 at 05:36AM Researchers have discovered a Rust version of the cross-platform backdoor SysJoker, indicating its use by a Hamas-affiliated group to target Israel. The malware has undergone significant changes, using Rust language instead of its previous version. The threat actor has also switched from Google Drive to OneDrive for storing command-and-control server … Read more