SysJoker (OS X)

First seen
2022-01-12 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:30:32

Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits government-and-public-sector media-and-entertainment

Context

SysJoker is a multi-platform malware first discovered in early 2022, designed to provide backdoor access to compromised systems. It has been observed targeting macOS devices, employing stealthy techniques to maintain persistence and evade detection.

Reports & references

  • 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)
  • sentinelone.com — Sneaky Spies And Backdoor Rats Sysjoker And Dazzlespy Malware Target Macos (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Sysjoker (report)

External references