Re:Ask HN: What are these strange random strings spamming my...
by red-iron-pine on Monday February 20, 2023 @10:39AM
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They definitely do, with real life exploits using pastebin or reddit as ways to post C2 code.
Effective, because you can post it as HTTP/HTTPS traffic that generally flies under the radar of a lot of IDS/IPS systems. Even if they inspect the packet it's just a buncha random reddit gibberish and you could use memes as commands, e.g. "I also choose this guy's wife" == launch attack
Effective, because you can post it as HTTP/HTTPS traffic that generally flies under the radar of a lot of IDS/IPS systems. Even if they inspect the packet it's just a buncha random reddit gibberish and you could use memes as commands, e.g. "I also choose this guy's wife" == launch attack