NTFS Filesystem: Alternate Data Stream (ADS)

NTFS Filesystem

A deep dive into concepts related to the NTFS Filesystem

In this article, we will start by briefly discussing how data is stored on hard drives. Then we will take a look at the NTFS filesystem and alternative data streams. After that, we will go over Zone Identifier a feature of Windows that uses data streams to store data about the origin of a file. Finally, we will also take a brief look at how data streams can …

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