Netcat Attack Cases Targeting MS-SQL Servers (LOLBins) Posted By Sanseo , March 10, 2023 ASEC (AhnLab Security Emergency response Center) has recently discovered the distribution of the Netcat malware targeting poorly managed MS-SQL servers. Netcat is a utility that allows users to send and receive data from specific destinations on a network connected by the TCP/UDP protocol. Due to its various features and ability to be used on both Linux and Windows, it is utilized by network managers and threat actors alike. 1. Netcat From a malware standpoint, a characteristic of Netcat is its…
