Synopsis
Activation Period |
14 Days |
Training Period |
30 Days |
Test Period |
N/A (single event) |
Deduplication Period |
1 Day |
Required Data |
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Detection Modules |
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Detector Tags |
DLL Hijacking Analytics |
ATT&CK Tactic |
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ATT&CK Technique |
Hijack Execution Flow: DLL (T1574.001) |
Severity |
Informational |
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.
Variations
DLL Side-Loading of module bearing an invalid Microsoft signature
Synopsis
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.
Unsigned DLL Side-Loading to a signed microsoft process by a rare causality actor
Synopsis
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.
Unsigned DLL Side-Loading to a signed microsoft process
Synopsis
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.
Unsigned DLL Side-Loading - DLL downloaded from an uncommon source
Synopsis
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.
Unsigned high entropy DLL Side-Loading by untrusted causality actor
Synopsis
Description
A signed process loaded an unsigned and rare module from the same folder.
Attacker's Goals
An attacker is attempting to load an untrusted module into a trusted context to avoid detection, gain persistence or to perform privilege escalation.
Investigative actions
- Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.
- Investigate if the loading process and the loaded module reside in legitimate locations.