

Tries to obtain the highest possible privilege level without UAC dialog Windows User Account Control (UAC) allows a program to elevate its privileges to perform a task under administrator-level permissions by prompting the user for confirmation. Process injection is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process. Opens the Kernel Security Device Driver (KsecDD) of Windows Loadable Kernel Modules (or LKMs) are pieces of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand. Modifies auto-execute functionality by setting/creating a value in the registry Installs hooks/patches the running processĪdding an entry to the "run keys" in the Registry or startup folder will cause the program referenced to be executed when a user logs in. Windows processes often leverage application programming interface (API) functions to perform tasks that require reusable system resources.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a Windows administration feature that provides a uniform environment for local and remote access to Windows system components. Adversaries may execute a binary, command, or script via a method that interacts with Windows services, such as the Service Control Manager.
