awk
Text processing utility. Can be used to extract credential data, process file contents, or execute system commands via system() calls.
Binary Paths
/usr/bin/awk/bin/awk/usr/bin/gawk
Glob Patterns
| Pattern | Notes |
|---|---|
a?k
|
Wildcard replaces 'w' |
a*k
|
Star matches 'w' |
a[w]k
|
Bracket class on second char |
[a]wk
|
Bracket class on first char |
/usr/bin/a?k
|
Full path wildcard |
/???/bin/awk
|
Directory obfuscation |
gaw?
|
Target gawk variant |
Pattern Tester
$
Try typing awk or a full path like /usr/bin/awk
YARA Rule
Auto-generated detection rule for awk