Timestomping
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时间戳篡改
Timestomping · N/A · 时间戳篡改 · TYME-stom-ping · timestamp tampering · MACB manipulation · Cybersecurity · forensics · anti-forensics · artifactsCybersecuritytimestamp tampering MACB manipulation/TYME-stom-ping/
Also known as: timestamp tampering, MACB manipulation
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Timestomping alters file created/modified timestamps to hide activity timelines or frame misleading sequences of events.
Real-World Example
An attacker setting a malware file’s timestamp to match old system files is timestomping.
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