TA0006 · CREDENTIAL ACCESS
Keylogging
Adversaries may log user keystrokes to intercept credentials as the user types them.
Detect it with
Keyloggers may take many forms, possibly involving modification to the Registry and installation of a driver, setting a hook, or polling to intercept keystrokes. Commonly used API calls include SetWindowsHook, GetKeyState, and GetAsyncKeyState.
Why it matters on shift
Keylogging is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve credential access. 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 credential access, the next tactic is usually Discovery. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context