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Extension Mismatch beginner · 3 minutes
File Extension Mismatch
Executable renamed to .txt or .pdf to trick users. MetaDefender File Type Verification identifies the true file type regardless of extension.
Attack Technique
Masquerading
MITRE ATT&CK
T1036.005 ↗Platforms
windowslinux
File Types
.exe.txt.pdf
MetaDefender Capabilities
File Type Verification Metascan Engines