File Name Anomaly
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-001728
A mismatch between the internal file header and it external extension; a file name inconsistent with the content of the file (e.g., renaming a graphics file with a non-graphics extension).
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-001728 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | NIST SP 800-72; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-CYB-001728",
"term": "File Name Anomaly",
"field": "Cybersecurity",
"definition": "A mismatch between the internal file header and it external extension; a file name inconsistent with the content of the file (e.g., renaming a graphics file with a non-graphics extension).",
"references": [
"NIST SP 800-72",
"NIST CSRC Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/file-name-anomaly/"
}
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