Exploit.PayloadFromUNCPath

Short bio

Exploit.PayloadFromUNCPath is Malwarebytes’ detection name for attempts to execute a payload from a shared folder

Technique

Exploit.PayloadFromUNCPath monitors, detects, and blocks attempts to execute a payload from a shared folder. This blocks lateral movement through a corporate network of attackers and worms. The Universal Naming Convention (UNC) is a standard for identifying shared resources on a network.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects your system(s) by blocking attempts to execute a payload from a shared folder and displays the message Exploit payload from UNC blocked