TA0003 · PERSISTENCE
IDE Extensions
Adversaries may abuse an integrated development environment (IDE) extension to establish persistent access to victim systems.
Detect it with
No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.
Why it matters on shift
IDE Extensions is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve persistence. 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 persistence, the next tactic is usually Privilege Escalation. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
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