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TA0005 · DEFENSE EVASION

Electron Applications

T1218.015Sub-technique of System Binary Proxy ExecutionmacOS · Windows · Linuxattack.mitre.org

Adversaries may abuse components of the Electron framework to execute malicious code. The Electron framework hosts many common applications such as Signal, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.

Detect it with

No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.

Why it matters on shift

Electron Applications 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

← beforePrivilege EscalationDefense Evasionafter →Credential Access