TA0040 · IMPACT
Stored Data Manipulation
Adversaries may insert, delete, or manipulate data at rest in order to influence external outcomes or hide activity, thus threatening the integrity of the data.
Detect it with
Where applicable, inspect important file hashes, locations, and modifications for suspicious/unexpected values.
Why it matters on shift
Stored Data Manipulation is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve impact. 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 impact, the next tactic is usually Impact. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context