New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord - eviltoast
A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India.

A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed ‘DISGOMOJI’ uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India.

  • kernelle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    It’s more about C&C, novel ways to get around firewall restrictions. Deploying a payload is the hard part, but having control over a large botnet without raising red flags is an art as well.