Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Print Processors

Adversaries may abuse print processors to run malicious DLLs during system boot for persistence and/or privilege escalation.

Creates a file in the Startup directory

A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

Indicator Removal: Clear Windows Event Logs

Clear Windows Event Logs to hide the activity of an intrusion.

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Drops autorun.inf file

Malware can abuse Windows Autorun to spread further via attached volumes.

Drops file in System32 directory

Modifies termsrv.dll

Commonly used to allow simultaneous RDP sessions.