Detect Hidden Windows with this Detection Rule Adversaries may implement hidden windows to conceal malicious activity from the plain sight of users. In some cases, windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden. This may be utilized by system administrators to avoid disrupting user work environments when…
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 it was executed. Adversaries may remove these files over the course of an intrusion to keep their footprint low or remove them at the end as…
Detect File and Directory Permissions Modification File and directory permissions are commonly managed by discretionary access control lists (DACLs) specified by the file or directory owner. File and directory DACL implementations may vary by platform, but generally, they are explicitly designated so that users/groups can perform actions ie. read, write, execute, etc. Adversaries may modify…
