Software packing is a method of compressing or encrypting an executable.Īdversaries may interact with the Windows Registry to gather information about the system, configuration, and installed software. Malware, tools, or other non-native files dropped or created on a system by an adversary may leave traces behind as to what was done within a network and how. The input sample is signed with a valid certificateĪdversaries may interact with the Windows Registry to hide configuration information within Registry keys, remove information as part of cleaning up, or as part of other techniques to aid in Persistence and Execution.

The input sample is signed with a certificate Process injection is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process.Īllocates virtual memory in a remote processĬode signing provides a level of authenticity on a binary from the developer and a guarantee that the binary has not been tampered with. Opens the Kernel Security Device Driver (KsecDD) of WindowsĪdding an entry to the 'run keys' in the Registry or startup folder will cause the program referenced to be executed when a user logs in.Ī bootkit is a malware variant that modifies the boot sectors of a hard drive, including the Master Boot Record (MBR) and Volume Boot Record (VBR).

Loadable Kernel Modules (or LKMs) are pieces of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand. Installs hooks/patches the running process Windows processes often leverage application programming interface (API) functions to perform tasks that require reusable system resources. On Linux and macOS systems, multiple methods are supported for creating pre-scheduled and periodic background jobs: cron, (Citation: Die. Opens the MountPointManager (often used to detect additional infection locations) Possibly checks for the presence of an adware detecting tool Reads the registry for VMWare specific artifacts Reads Antivirus engine related registry keys Queries the internet cache settings (often used to hide footprints in index.dat or internet cache) Queries firmware table information (may be used to fingerprint/evade) Modifies auto-execute functionality by setting/creating a value in the registry Interacts with the primary disk partition (DR0) Touched instant messenger related registry keys Scans for artifacts that may help identify the target Found a string that may be used as part of an injection method

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