performanceiop.blogg.se

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.

Windows uses access tokens to determine the ownership of a running process. Process injection is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process.Īllocates virtual memory in a remote process Installs hooks/patches the running process Windows processes often leverage application programming interface (API) functions to perform tasks that require reusable system resources. Opens the Kernel Security Device Driver (KsecDD) of Windows Loadable Kernel Modules (or LKMs) are pieces of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand.Ĭontains ability to enumerate processes/modules/threads Processes may automatically execute specific binaries as part of their functionality or to perform other actions. Opens the MountPointManager (often used to detect additional infection locations)Īdversaries may execute a binary, command, or script via a method that interacts with Windows services, such as the Service Control Manager. Possibly checks for the presence of an adware detecting tool The input sample contains a known anti-VM trick References security related windows services Possibly tries to implement anti-virtualization techniques

Possibly checks for the presence of an Antivirus engine Possibly checks for the presence of a forensics/monitoring tool Queries the internet cache settings (often used to hide footprints in index.dat or internet cache) Reads terminal service related keys (often RDP related)Ĭontains ability to retrieve keyboard strokesįound a string that may be used as part of an injection method Contains ability to listen for incoming connections