

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 certificate Installs hooks/patches the running processĪdversaries 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 ] and ].Ĭode signing provides a level of authenticity on a binary from the developer and a guarantee that the binary has not been tampered with. 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. Adversaries may execute a binary, command, or script via a method that interacts with Windows services, such as the Service Control Manager.
