> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kwcsec.gitbook.io/the-red-team-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kwcsec.gitbook.io/the-red-team-handbook/techniques/initial-access/file-formats/msg.md).

# MSG

MSG Files are used for storing Microsoft Outlook and Exchange message files. These are used in combination with  Outlook and Exchange message files for phishing documents.

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