TA0006 · CREDENTIAL ACCESS
Securityd Memory
An adversary with root access may gather credentials by reading securityd’s memory. securityd is a service/daemon responsible for implementing security protocols such as encryption and authorization.
Detect it with
Monitor processes and command-line arguments for activity surrounded users searching for credentials or using automated tools to scan memory for passwords.
Why it matters on shift
Securityd Memory 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