TA0005 · DEFENSE EVASION
Binary Padding
Adversaries may use binary padding to add junk data and change the on-disk representation of malware.
Detect it with
Depending on the method used to pad files, a file-based signature may be capable of detecting padding using a scanning or on-access based tool.
Why it matters on shift
Binary Padding 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