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Data Exfiltration

Find, stage, compress, and transfer data from Linux systems

3 guides Updated Mar 29, 2026
3 guides

Linux File Transfer Without Common Tools

Living-off-the-land file transfer techniques for Linux using built-in utilities like /dev/tcp, base64, and proc when wget/curl/nc are unavailable.

High-Value Data Identification on Linux

Techniques for locating sensitive files, credentials, and critical data on Linux systems prior to exfiltration using native CLI tools.

Staging and Compressing Data for Exfiltration on Linux

Covers techniques for aggregating, archiving, and compressing sensitive data on Linux systems prior to exfiltration, including tar, zip, and encryption methods.