Adversaries may search the Registry on compromised systems for insecurely stored credentials. The Windows Registry stores configuration information that can be used by the system or other programs. Adversaries may query the Registry looking for credentials and passwords that have been stored for use by other programs or services. Sometimes these credentials are used for automatic logons.
Example commands to find Registry keys related to password information: (Citation: Pentestlab Stored Credentials)
| Capability ID | Capability Description | Mapping Type | ATT&CK ID | ATT&CK Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intel-aes-ni | Intel Advanced Encryption Standard - New Instructions | Win 11, BitLocker | T1552.002 | Credentials in Registry |
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BitLocker uses TPM (Intel PTT) to bind the volume encryption keys for full disk encryption (FDE), Intel AES-NI to accelerate the encryption/decryption process, and Intel BootGuard to ensure operating system components are not compromised during boot. BitLocker also can add pre-boot authentication (like PIN) to access the decryption keys used for FDE.
BitLocker relies on Intel BootGuard and the TPM (Intel PTT) to ensure none of the boot components or the OS components are tampered with before releasing the BitLocker key.
BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes, addressing the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices. BitLocker also uses Intel PTT to check integrity of early boot components, configuration data as well as OS components preventing attacks that perform modifications of those components.
Data on the encrypted volume can't be accessed without entering the PIN if configured. TPMs (Intel PTT) also have anti-hammering protection that is designed to prevent brute force attacks that attempt to determine the PIN. BitLocker can protect against manipulation of stored data on the drive until it is unlocked.
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