Analytics BIOC Low

Suspicious module load using direct syscall

A module was loaded to a process using a direct syscall.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK techniques: Native API (T1106)
Detector tags: Direct Syscall Analytics
Attacker's goals:

An attacker might try to use direct syscalls to evade detection and load a malicious module to a legitimate program.

Investigative actions:

Investigate the direct syscall mapped image to verify if it is malicious. Investigate the loaded module to verify if it is malicious.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • A module was loaded to an unsigned process by using a direct syscall Medium (parent: Low)