Windows Finger command abused by phishing to download malware

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Minimalist, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    Minimalist, Jan 15, 2021
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  2. Sampei Nihira

    Sampei Nihira Registered Member

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    It is interesting to know that the Finger command is also present in PCs with Windows XP OS.
    Although my pc should be immune to such an attack, the Finger command has been blocked by a custom rule in NVT OSA.
     
    Sampei Nihira, Jan 16, 2021
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