WildCard: The APT Behind SysJoker Targets Critical Sectors in Israel

Our research team has identified a new APT group, dubbed “WildCard,” initially detected through its use of the SysJoker malware, which targeted Israel’s educational sector in 2021. WildCard has since expanded its reach, creating sophisticated malware variants disguised as legitimate software, and a recently developed malware called ‘RustDown,’ written in Rust for potential operational advantages. Connections to Operation ElectricPowder indicate WildCard’s advanced capabilities with a focus on critical sectors within Israel. While we’ve begun to understand WildCard’s tactics and methods, …

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