File Association Hijacking — File association hijacking changes which program handles a particular file type or action. An attacker redirects routine interactions toward malicious execution. The legitimate user’s ordinary activity then activates the unauthorized program. – Persistence Techniques

Added October 7, 2026

File Association Hijacking — File association hijacking changes which application handles a particular file type. Attackers redirect ordinary opening behavior toward unauthorized execution. A familiar document interaction then activates the malicious arrangement. – Execution Techniques

Added October 7, 2026