TA0009 · COLLECTION
Data from Local System
Files, configs, and credentials harvested from the compromised host itself.
Detect it with
Mass file reads by a single non-indexing process; recursive directory traversal in command lines.
Why it matters on shift
Data from Local System is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve collection. Recognising it in telemetry lets you name the technique in your ticket and pivot to what came before and after.
What to look for next
After collection, the next tactic is usually Command and Control. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context