Attackers Bypass Windows “Mark of the Web” Protections Using LNK-Stomping

A sophisticated attack technique called LNK Stomping is enabling cybercriminals to bypass Windows security protections designed to block malicious files downloaded from the internet. The technique exploits a vulnerability in Windows shortcuts that was patched in September 2024 as CVE-2024-38217. Windows shortcuts, known as LNK files, have become increasingly popular attack vectors since Microsoft strengthened macro blocking […]

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