Elastic releases the Detection Engineering Behavior Maturity Model
Using this maturity model, security teams can make structured, measurable, and iteritive improvements to their detection engineering teams..
Linux Detection Engineering - A Sequel on Persistence Mechanisms
In this final part of this Linux persistence series, we'll continue exploring persistence mechanisms on Linux systems, focusing on more advanced techniques and how to detect them.
Linux Detection Engineering - A primer on persistence mechanisms
In this second part of the Linux Detection Engineering series, we map multiple Linux persistence mechanisms to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, explain how they work, and how to detect them.
Beyond the wail: deconstructing the BANSHEE infostealer
The BANSHEE malware is a macOS-based infostealer that targets system information, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets.
Dismantling Smart App Control
This article will explore Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen as a case study for researching bypasses to reputation-based systems, then demonstrate detections to cover those weaknesses.
BITS and Bytes: Analyzing BITSLOTH, a newly identified backdoor
Elastic Security Labs identified a novel Windows backdoor leveraging the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) for C2. This malware was found during a recent activity group tracked as REF8747.
Introducing a New Vulnerability Class: False File Immutability
This article introduces a previously-unnamed class of Windows vulnerability that demonstrates the dangers of assumption and describes some unintended security consequences.
GrimResource - Microsoft Management Console for initial access and evasion
Elastic researchers uncovered a new technique, GrimResource, which allows full code execution via specially crafted MSC files. It underscores a trend of well-resourced attackers favoring innovative initial access methods to evade defenses.
Dipping into Danger: The WARMCOOKIE backdoor
Elastic Security Labs observed threat actors masquerading as recruiting firms to deploy a new malware backdoor called WARMCOOKIE. This malware has standard backdoor capabilities, including capturing screenshots, executing additional malware, and reading/writing files.
Globally distributed stealers
This article describes our analysis of the top malware stealer families, unveiling their operation methodologies, recent updates, and configurations. By understanding the modus operandi of each family, we better comprehend the magnitude of their impact and can fortify our defences accordingly.
Invisible miners: unveiling GHOSTENGINE’s crypto mining operations
Elastic Security Labs has identified REF4578, an intrusion set incorporating several malicious modules and leveraging vulnerable drivers to disable known security solutions (EDRs) for crypto mining.
Spring Cleaning with LATRODECTUS: A Potential Replacement for ICEDID
Elastic Security Labs has observed an uptick in a recent emerging loader known as LATRODECTUS. This lightweight loader packs a big punch with ties to ICEDID and may turn into a possible replacement to fill the gap in the loader market.