The system time is set and stored by the Windows Time Service within a domain to maintain time synchronization between systems and services in an enterprise network.Ĭontains ability to query the machine timezoneĪdversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system. Reads the registry for installed applications Queries the internet cache settings (often used to hide footprints in index.dat or internet cache) Reads information about supported languages Software packing is a method of compressing or encrypting an executable.Īdversaries 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 ].Īdversaries may interact with the Windows Registry to gather information about the system, configuration, and installed software.Ĭontains ability to query information about shared network resources 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 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 Windows 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.

Adversaries may execute a binary, command, or script via a method that interacts with Windows services, such as the Service Control Manager.

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