T1036.006 Space after Filename
sub-techniqueEnterpriseAdversaries can hide a program's true filetype by changing the extension of a file. With certain file types (specifically this does not work with.app extensions), appending a space to the end of a filename will change how the file is processed by the operating system. For example, if there is a Mach-O executable file called <code>evil.bin</code>, when it is double clicked by a user, it will launch Terminal.app and execute. If this file is renamed to <code>evil.txt</code>, then when double clicked by a user, it will launch with the default text editing application (not executing the binary). However, if the file is renamed to <code>evil.txt </code> (note the space at the end), then when double clicked by a user, the true file type is determined by the OS and handled appropriately and the binary will be executed. Adversaries can use this feature to trick users into double clicking benign-looking files of any format and ultimately executing something malicious.
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