Executes dropped EXE

File Permission

Adversaries may modify file permissions/attributes to evade access control lists (ACLs) and access protected files.

Loads dropped DLL

Gatekeeper Bypass

Adversaries may modify file attributes and subvert Gatekeeper functionality to evade user prompts and execute untrusted programs. Gatekeeper is a set of technologies that act as layer of Apples security model to ensure only trusted applications are executed on a host.

File Deletion

Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity. Malware, tools, or other non-native files dropped or created on a system by an adversary (ex: Ingress Tool Transfer) may leave traces to indicate to what was done within a network and how. Removal of these files can occur.

Launch Agent

Adversaries may create or modify launch agents to repeatedly execute malicious payloads as part of persistence.