Skip to content
FileFix: Browser to PowerShell Social Engineering episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 29, 2025 · 26 MIN

FileFix: Browser to PowerShell Social Engineering

from Neural intel Pod · host Neuralintel.org

The provided text describes FileFix, a social engineering technique that leverages the File Explorer address bar to execute malicious PowerShell commands. This method tricks users into copying what appears to be a file path from a phishing page, but is actually a disguised command, which then runs silently in the background upon pasting and pressing enter. The article details the setup of the phishing site, the reverse shell payload used, and crucial defense tipsto mitigate such attacks, emphasizing user awareness and blocking risky processes. The author, IT Guy, explains this technique as part of their red team and malware development portfolio, building on an idea from mrd0x.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 29, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

FileFix: Browser to PowerShell Social Engineering

0:00 26:07

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Neural intel Pod?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this Neural intel Pod episode published?

This episode was published on June 29, 2025.

Can I download this Neural intel Pod episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!