TA0005 · DEFENSE EVASION
Rootkit
Adversaries may use rootkits to hide the presence of programs, files, network connections, services, drivers, and other system components.
Detect it with
Some rootkit protections may be built into anti-virus or operating system software. There are dedicated rootkit detection tools that look for specific types of rootkit behavior.
Why it matters on shift
Rootkit is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve defense evasion. 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 defense evasion, the next tactic is usually Credential Access. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context