This video explains how a seemingly ordinary PDF file, by exploiting vulnerabilities in the software used to interpret it, can be used to hack a system. It details how this type of attack led to the takedown of 4chan by using an exploit in an outdated version of Ghost Script. The video also discusses how such exploits work by confusing the interpreter, allowing malicious code to be executed directly by the operating system, and highlights that various file types, not just executables, can be used in cyberattacks. Finally, it introduces Threat Locker as a cybersecurity solution that employs a "zero trust" or "default deny" approach to prevent untrusted software from running.
.exe files.