TA0003 · PERSISTENCE
PowerShell Profile
Adversaries may gain persistence and elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by PowerShell profiles.
Detect it with
Locations where profile.ps1 can be stored should be monitored for new profiles or modifications.
Why it matters on shift
PowerShell Profile 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.
Kill-chain context