Small Shortcuts, Big Threats: How LNK Files Become a Threat Vector
As attack techniques targeting the Windows platform continue to evolve, attackers are increasingly using LNK files as an attack vector. LNK files are a common shortcut file format in the Windows system, designed to point to applications or file locations, providing convenient access. However, this convenience also becomes a gateway for malicious attacks. This report delves into how attackers exploit LNK files to execute infections on the Windows platform and analyzes the prevalent attack methods currently in use.
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