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"curl address | sh" - one of the more dangerous techniques for running scripts from the web. How to detect it?

The article on 'I Don't Play Darts' discusses a method for detecting Bash scripts running on a server using cURL commands. The author emphasizes the importance of securing servers against various types of attacks, particularly those that exploit vulnerabilities in scripts. It provides a detailed explanation of the detection method, which involves analyzing the server's response after executing a cURL command, as well as presenting various techniques that can be utilized to enhance security. The examples in the article illustrate how to identify whether a server is executing Bash commands in a risky manner, which could lead to unauthorized access. The author highlights that the skill of detecting such threats is a crucial competence for system administrators in order to protect their resources from potential attacks.