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SysJoker backdoor is infecting Windows, Linux and macOS devices, researchers warn

17 January 2022 • 2 min read

SysJoker backdoor can infect Windows, Linux and macOS devices, researchers warn

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SysJoker backdoor can infect Windows, Linux and macOS devices, researchers warn

The multi-platform malware is undetectable once a user's OS has been infected

Researchers at cyber security firm Intezer have uncovered a never-before-seen, multi-platform backdoor malware that is infecting devices running Linux, Windows, and macOS. Dubbed SysJoker, this ...

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