Alternate Data Streams
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NTFS备用数据流
Alternate Data Streams · N/A · NTFS备用数据流 · al-TUR-nit DAY-tuh streemz · ADS · NTFS ADS · Windows · forensics · ntfs · artifactsWindowsADS NTFS ADS/al-TUR-nit DAY-tuh streemz/
Also known as: ADS, NTFS ADS
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
NTFS Alternate Data Streams (ADS) attach extra data to a file without changing its apparent size in Explorer — used legitimately and sometimes to hide malware.
Real-World Example
file.txt:secret storing hidden content beside file.txt on NTFS.
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