File and Directory Permissions Modification

Adversaries may modify file or directory permissions to evade defenses.

Deletes itself

Executes dropped EXE

Modifies Watchdog functionality

Malware like Mirai modifies the Watchdog to prevent it restarting an infected system.

Enumerates running processes

Discovers information about currently running processes on the system

Reads process memory

Read the memory of a process through the /proc virtual filesystem. This can be used to steal credentials.