An adversary may rely upon a user opening a malicious file in order to gain execution. Users may be subjected to social engineering to get them to open a file that will lead to code execution. This user action will typically be observed as follow-on behavior from Spearphishing Attachment. Adversaries may use several types of files that require a user to execute them, including .doc, .pdf, .xls, .rtf, .scr, .exe, .lnk, .pif, and .cpl.
Adversaries may employ various forms of Masquerading and Obfuscated Files or Information to increase the likelihood that a user will open and successfully execute a malicious file. These methods may include using a familiar naming convention and/or password protecting the file and supplying instructions to a user on how to open it.(Citation: Password Protected Word Docs)
While Malicious File frequently occurs shortly after Initial Access it may occur at other phases of an intrusion, such as when an adversary places a file in a shared directory or on a user's desktop hoping that a user will click on it. This activity may also be seen shortly after Internal Spearphishing.
View in MITRE ATT&CK®| Capability ID | Capability Description | Mapping Type | ATT&CK ID | ATT&CK Name | Notes |
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| intel-tdt | Intel Threat Detection Technology | CrowdStrike AMS | T1204.002 | Malicious File |
Comments
Intel Threat Detection Technology's (Intel TDT) Accelerated Memory Scanning (AMS) enables efficient memory scanning by offloading these operations to the integrated Graphics Processor Unit (integrated GPU) on Intel client SoCs.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus leverages AMS to optimize the detection of polymorphic and fileless attacks, improving resource efficiency and reducing the performance impact on the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), combined with CrowdStrike's Accelerated Memory Scanning (CAMS), enhances cybersecurity defenses by enabling faster, real-time protection of Malicious File execution. This integrated solution strengthens CrowdStrike Falcon, improving its ability to detect and mitigate cyber threats earlier in the kill chain, all while minimizing system performance impact.
Malicious file attacks typically involve adversaries delivering malicious payloads disguised as legitimate files (e.g., documents, software, or attachments). When a user opens or executes the file, it triggers malicious behavior, such as malware installation, data theft, or system compromise. Intel TDT plays a crucial role in identifying these threats by providing real-time telemetry on program execution, memory access, and control flow, enabling the rapid detection of suspicious behaviors, such as the execution of unauthorized or malicious files that could indicate exploitation.
Additionally, CAMS offloads the memory scanning workload from the CPU to the Intel Integrated GPU, allowing for faster and more efficient detection of malicious activities without degrading system performance. CAMS helps identify suspicious behaviors, such as unauthorized file executions or attempts to run malicious code, providing proactive defense against this widespread and highly evasive attack vector.
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| intel-tdt | Intel Threat Detection Technology | Microsoft Defender | T1204.002 | Malicious File |
Comments
Intel Threat Detection Technology's (Intel TDT) Accelerated Memory Scanning (AMS) enables efficient memory scanning by offloading these operations to the integrated Graphics Processor Unit (integrated GPU) on Intel client SoCs.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus leverages AMS to optimize the detection of polymorphic and fileless attacks, improving resource efficiency and reducing the performance impact on the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), combined with CrowdStrike's Accelerated Memory Scanning (CAMS), enhances cybersecurity defenses by enabling faster, real-time protection of Malicious File execution. This integrated solution strengthens CrowdStrike Falcon, improving its ability to detect and mitigate cyber threats earlier in the kill chain, all while minimizing system performance impact.
Malicious file attacks typically involve adversaries delivering malicious payloads disguised as legitimate files (e.g., documents, software, or attachments). When a user opens or executes the file, it triggers malicious behavior, such as malware installation, data theft, or system compromise. Intel TDT plays a crucial role in identifying these threats by providing real-time telemetry on program execution, memory access, and control flow, enabling the rapid detection of suspicious behaviors, such as the execution of unauthorized or malicious files that could indicate exploitation.
Additionally, CAMS offloads the memory scanning workload from the CPU to the Intel Integrated GPU, allowing for faster and more efficient detection of malicious activities without degrading system performance. CAMS helps identify suspicious behaviors, such as unauthorized file executions or attempts to run malicious code, providing proactive defense against this widespread and highly evasive attack vector.
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| intel-tdt | Intel Threat Detection Technology | CrowdStrike AMS | T1204.002 | Malicious File |
Comments
Intel Threat Detection Technology's (Intel TDT) Accelerated Memory Scanning (AMS) enables efficient memory scanning by offloading these operations to the integrated Graphics Processor Unit (integrated GPU) on Intel client SoCs.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus leverages AMS to optimize the detection of polymorphic and fileless attacks, improving resource efficiency and reducing the performance impact on the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), combined with CrowdStrike's Accelerated Memory Scanning (CAMS), enhances cybersecurity defenses by enabling faster, real-time detection of Malicious File execution. This integrated solution strengthens CrowdStrike Falcon, improving its ability to detect and mitigate cyber threats earlier in the kill chain, all while minimizing system performance impact.
Malicious file attacks typically involve adversaries delivering malicious payloads disguised as legitimate files (e.g., documents, software, or attachments). When a user opens or executes the file, it triggers malicious behavior, such as malware installation, data theft, or system compromise. Intel TDT plays a crucial role in identifying these threats by providing real-time telemetry on program execution, memory access, and control flow, enabling the rapid detection of suspicious behaviors, such as the execution of unauthorized or malicious files that could indicate exploitation.
Additionally, CAMS offloads the memory scanning workload from the CPU to the Intel Integrated GPU, allowing for faster and more efficient detection of malicious activities without degrading system performance. CAMS helps identify suspicious behaviors, such as unauthorized file executions or attempts to run malicious code, providing proactive defense against this widespread and highly evasive attack vector.
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| intel-tdt | Intel Threat Detection Technology | Microsoft Defender | T1204.002 | Malicious File |
Comments
Intel Threat Detection Technology's (Intel TDT) Accelerated Memory Scanning (AMS) enables efficient memory scanning by offloading these operations to the integrated Graphics Processor Unit (integrated GPU) on Intel client SoCs.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus leverages AMS to optimize the detection of polymorphic and fileless attacks, improving resource efficiency and reducing the performance impact on the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), combined with CrowdStrike's Accelerated Memory Scanning (CAMS), enhances cybersecurity defenses by enabling faster, real-time detection of Malicious File execution. This integrated solution strengthens CrowdStrike Falcon, improving its ability to detect and mitigate cyber threats earlier in the kill chain, all while minimizing system performance impact.
Malicious file attacks typically involve adversaries delivering malicious payloads disguised as legitimate files (e.g., documents, software, or attachments). When a user opens or executes the file, it triggers malicious behavior, such as malware installation, data theft, or system compromise. Intel TDT plays a crucial role in identifying these threats by providing real-time telemetry on program execution, memory access, and control flow, enabling the rapid detection of suspicious behaviors, such as the execution of unauthorized or malicious files that could indicate exploitation.
Additionally, CAMS offloads the memory scanning workload from the CPU to the Intel Integrated GPU, allowing for faster and more efficient detection of malicious activities without degrading system performance. CAMS helps identify suspicious behaviors, such as unauthorized file executions or attempts to run malicious code, providing proactive defense against this widespread and highly evasive attack vector.
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