

Pass the hash (PtH) is a method of authenticating as a user without having access to the user's cleartext password.Ĭontains ability to query the value of any user atomĪdversaries may collect data stored in the Windows clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.Īdversaries may target user email to collect sensitive information from a target. Queries volume information of an entire harddriveĪdversaries may enumerate files and directories or may search in specific locations of a host or network share for certain information within a file system.Īdversaries may attempt to get a listing of open application windows.Īdversaries may attempt to get information about running processes on a system. Reads the registry for installed applicationsĪdversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system. Reads information about supported languages 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 timezoneĪn adversary may attempt to get detailed information about the operating system and hardware, including version, patches, hotfixes, service packs, and architecture.Ĭontains ability to query CPU informationĪdversaries 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.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 can use methods of capturing user input for obtaining credentials for ] and information ] that include keylogging and user input field interception.Ĭontains ability to retrieve keyboard strokes 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 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.

Modifies auto-execute functionality by setting/creating a value in the registry Installs hooks/patches the running processĪdding 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. Windows processes often leverage application programming interface (API) functions to perform tasks that require reusable system resources.
