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What are these comments on lemmy posts? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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Are they just an issue with wefwef or trying to use an exploit

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

The encoded string contains the URL zelensky dot zip. Zip is one of the newer top-level domains. It itself is not a zip file, but I am not going to visit that site to find out whatever treasures it has to offer..

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    Another reason to block this TLD in the firewall solution.

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  • [–] -5 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    sorry i’m missing it. why this specific TLD? can’t they just use any TLD for this and achieve the same thing? why is this a reason to block it?

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Because .zip is a commonly used file extension.

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  • [–] -5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    i think i understand that part but why is this specific event "another reason to block this TLD"? can’t they just use any TLD for this and achieve the same thing? is there another inherit security issue with .zip that doesn't exist with other domains?

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    They can and they do. Using a commonly known and used file extension to “hide” a malicious URL is just easier.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCVJsz7EODA

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  • [+] -6 points 3 years ago

    gotcha ok i think i’m getting it. just to make sure i’m not missing anything, you’re saying that in this case it didn’t matter as in the end they could use any TLD and achieve the same effect.

    but in general, threat actors hope to confuse people into thinking this “.zip” TLDs are only referencing local files instead of web addresses. right?

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