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Ransomware gang targets critical Progress WS_FTP Server bug

By Alexander Culafi 13 Oct 2023

The vulnerability used in the failed ransomware attack, CVE-2023-40044, is a .NET deserialization vulnerability in Progress Software's WS_FTP Server with a CVSS score of 10. Read More

How to upload and download files with PowerShell FTP script

By Brien Posey, Adam Bertram 06 Mar 2023

By using the .NET WebClient class and PowerShell, Windows admins can upload and download files to FTP. Review the general process and corresponding examples to get started. Read More

Understanding the FTP PORT command

By Terry Slattery, Laura Chappell 16 Aug 2022

FTP uses control and data channels, each using a separate TCP port. Port 21 is for the control channel, and port 20 is for the data channel. Learn how these two channels are used. Read More

How to use the LFTP client to download files

By Damon Garn 14 Mar 2024

The open source LFTP client supports multiple file transport types, such as FTP and HTTPS, enabling administrators to use a single interface to upload and download files. Read More

How to enhance FTP server security

By Stuart Burns 23 May 2019

If you still use FTP servers in your organization, use IP address whitelists, login restrictions and data encryption -- and just a few command prompts -- to keep them secure. Read More

How to use TFTP to transfer files across the network

By Damon Garn 19 Jan 2024

Trivial File Transfer Protocol is one of the oldest and simplest TCP/IP file exchange protocols. Here are use cases and best practices for installation and security. Read More

Cyber attackers exploiting trust in FTP servers

By Warwick Ashford 22 Jan 2018

Some cyber attackers are exploiting trust in FTP servers to distribute malware, security researchers warn Read More

Use cURL and Wget to download network files from CLI

By Damon Garn 13 Oct 2023

Web browsers aren't the only tools that use HTTP to download files. Command-line tools, such as cURL and Wget, can download resources like VM images, configuration files and updates. Read More

How are FTP injection attacks carried out on Java and Python?

By Nick Lewis 26 Jul 2017

Vulnerabilities in Java and Python have opened them up to possible FTP injections. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises can mitigate these attacks. Read More

The security pros and cons of using a free FTP tool

By Judith Myerson 24 Apr 2017

A free FTP tool can help move enterprise files to a managed file transfer service, but there are security factors to consider. Expert Judith Myerson explains what they are. Read More