Reading notes for Class 07: PowerShell, 7 Malware

Pro's for learning PowerShell

PowerShell is a language that usually interfaces with Windows OS machines, but is widely compatible across many different platforms, such as Windows, AWS, Linux, and, VMWare. Some benefits to learning PowerShell could be it's increased accuracy in reducing mistakes, Faster autonomation to finish tasks quicker, as well as one of the largest and most connected communities for continued support. Learning PowerShell will be beneficial in this course as well in the workforce as Windows OS currently hold the majority market share for people and companies worldwide.

Who needs Malware?

PowerShell, is such a powerful tool it is favored among hackers today to deliver malicious actions over traditional local malware infections which require access before they can be delivered. This is important because much of the antivirus software I am familiar with is mostly dedicated to preventing malicious files from even being downloaded, whereas if the attack is done through PowerShell it may not even be detected by the security systems in place to defend you.

References:

Morrison, J. (n.d.). PS1 – Should you learn PowerShell? https://www.techthoughts.info/ps1-should-you-learn-powershell/

Nichols, S. (2019, February 26). Who needs malware? IBM says most hackers just PowerShell through boxes now, leaving little in the way of footprints. https://www.theregister.com/2019/02/26/malware_ibm_powershell/

Things I want to know more about

• Learn more about PowerShell commands