SysJoker (ELF)

First seen
2022-01-10 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat, spyware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:30:30

Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:uk country_code:au

Context

SysJoker is a cross-platform malware initially discovered in Linux environments. It acts as a sophisticated RAT and backdoor, allowing attackers to conduct espionage operations on targeted systems. Due to its modular nature and covert execution, it poses significant threats to a variety of sectors.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Sysjoker (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — New Sysjoker Backdoor Targets Windows Macos And Linux (report)
  • blogs.vmware.com — %E2%80%Afsysjoker An Analysis Of A Multi Os Rat (report)
  • intezer.com — New Backdoor Sysjoker (report)

External references