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.

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Mark of the Web detected: This indicates that the page was originally saved or cloned.

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.