TA0040 · IMPACT
Runtime Data Manipulation
Adversaries may modify systems in order to manipulate the data as it is accessed and displayed to an end user, thus threatening the integrity of the data.
Detect it with
Inspect important application binary file hashes, locations, and modifications for suspicious/unexpected values.
Why it matters on shift
Runtime 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