New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

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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.

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[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 1 points 6 months ago

What happens if the victim dosen't have discord installed on the PC? The virus have no way to get orders?

[-] Evotech@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Didn't sound like it uses the discord client but rather the malware connects directly to a server

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