▲ 82 ▼ New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord (www.bleepingcomputer.com) submitted 2 years ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works 13 comments fedilink hide all child comments 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.
[–] Aux@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Linux servers are the biggest target though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago* Exactly, because they're high value targets, as I mentioned. But they're going to use more exotic exploits than an attack on linux desktops, because the expected return vs work to get the exploit makes more sense. Grandma isn't likely using linux to access her bank account, but she is likely accessing a linux server. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago* Exactly, because they're high value targets, as I mentioned. But they're going to use more exotic exploits than an attack on linux desktops, because the expected return vs work to get the exploit makes more sense. Grandma isn't likely using linux to access her bank account, but she is likely accessing a linux server. permalink fedilink source parent