APT / THREAT GROUP

J-Magic

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Lumen, J-Magic is a variant of cd00r and passively scans for five different predefined parameters before activating. If any of these parameters or “magic packets” are received, the agent sends back a secondary challenge. Once that challenge is complete, J-magic establishes a reverse shell on the local file system, allowing the operators to control the device, steal data, or deploy malicious software.

Threat Analysis

J-Magic is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://blog.lumen.com/the-j-magic-show-magic-packets-and-where-to-find-them/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

J-Magicelf.j_magic

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.j_magic

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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