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Hackers Abuse Windows File Explorer and WebDAV for Stealthy Malware Delivery

Cybersecuritynews •Dhivya • February 28, 2026

Cybercriminals are increasingly abusing a legacy feature within Windows File Explorer to distribute malware, bypassing traditional web browser security and endpoint detection controls. According to a threat report by Kahng An of the Cofense Intelligence Team, threat actors are leveraging Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) to trick victims into executing malicious payloads. The WebDAV […]

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Malware Delivery via Exploited Windows File Explorer and WebDAV Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows File Explorer and WebDAV to distribute malware. This tactic has been identified by Cofense Intelligence and poses risks to users who may unknowingly download malicious files. Organizations are advised to enhance their security measures to mitigate these threats. 5 sources 33

Hackers Abuse Windows File Explorer and WebDAV for Stealthy Malware Delivery

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