EXE files?

[Malware1]

Hi, are the files exe?

 

[Ink]

Yes, you can see under the File Type, it says Application -- see edit.

Edit: If you have Shown Hidden File Extensions, then change the extension it will display something else.

 

[Malware1]

Yes, you're right. Congrats.

 

[Malware1]

The files are using http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Bi-Directional-Trickery-%E2%95%AF%C2%B0%E2%96%A1%C2%B0-%E2%95%AF%EF%B8%B5-o%D7%9F%C9%B9

 

[Littlebits]

I don't know why Windows hides exe extensions by default, it is always a good idea to Shown Hidden File Extensions on Windows.

These files are what you call double extension files.
It is a common trick used by malicious files to hide the fact that they are executable files.

The user thinks they have downloaded an image, document, video or audio file, so they ignore Windows warning and run it anyway.

Thanks.

 

[Malware1]

No, these files aren't "double extension files". Show extensions is enabled.

 

[Littlebits]

No, these files aren't "double extension files". Show extensions is enabled.

I'm sorry you're correct but it is very similar to double extensions. The second extension is there but move around to appear different.

Bi-Directional just flips the real extension without a period between them.

Almost the same but Windows still recognizes them as Applications and UAC still can block them. Windows digital file checks also warns you if you try to run them because you can always click "Cancel".

Thanks.