CATO Networks

MARCH 22, 2023

An attacker can craft a.MSG file as a e form of a calendar invite that triggers an authentication attempt over the SMB protocol to an attacker-controlled endpoint without any user interaction. (.MSG MSG is the file format used to represent Outlook elements, such email messages, appointments, contacts, and tasks.)

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CATO Networks

MARCH 24, 2020

At the beginning of the month, Microsoft released an advisory and security patch for a serious Windows Server Message Block (SMB) vulnerability called the Windows SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (AKA Windows SMBv3 RCE or CVE-2020-0796). Windows SMBv3 RCE isnt the first vulnerability in SMB.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 29, 2017

Like WannaCry, NotPetya leverages the SMB protocol to move laterally across the network, an EternalBlue exploit attributed to the National Security Agency (NSA) and leaked by the Shadow Brokers hacking group last April. The mailboxes that were used by the attackers have been disabled by the email provider.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 16, 2024

They typically gain initial access through phishing emails, social engineering, supply chain attacks, and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exploits. One of the key features of RoboCopy is its ability to handle SMB (Server Message Block) traffic. RoboCopy supports various options and switches that enhance its functionality over SMB.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Cybercriminals can use these credentials with the remote desktop protocol (RDP) or virtual private networks (VPNs) to access and deploy malware on systems. Email Security: Another common method of delivering ransomware and other malware is phishing. Malicious Downloads: Phishing sites may offer ransomware files for download.

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