<ul><li>An Alternate Data Stream (ADS) is a feature of the NTFS file system in Windows that allows multiple streams of data to be associated with a single file.</li><li>Malware developers leverage ADS to hide payloads or information while remaining concealed.</li><li>By leveraging ADS, malware can effectively hide its components without being detected by traditional file browsing methods, bypassing many security solutions.</li><li>The use of ADS in malware development remains a powerful method for hiding payloads and understanding how to manipulate these streams can provide valuable insight into offensive and defensive cybersecurity practices.</li></ul>

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