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A decades-old threat command is making a comeback - so don't let the "finger" of doom affect you

  • Efosa Udinmwen--TechRadar
  • published date: 2025-11-19 19:49:00 UTC

A legacy network command resurfaces in malicious campaigns, exploiting users to execute hidden Python programs and steal data.

<ul><li>The "finger" command remains exploitable for remote code execution even after years of disuse</li><li>Attackers use batch scripts to channel server responses directly into Windows command ses… [+3364 chars]