Indicator Removal on Host

Indicator Removal on Host
Technique
ID	T0872
Tactic	Evasion
Data Sources	File monitoring, Process monitoring, Process command-line parameters, API monitoring, Windows event logs
Asset	Human-Machine Interface, Safety Instrumented System/Protection Relay

Description

Adversaries may attempt to remove indicators of their presence on a system in an effort to cover their tracks. In cases where an adversary may feel detection is imminent, they may try to overwrite, delete, or cover up changes they have made to the device.

Procedure Examples

KillDisk deletes application, security, setup, and system event logs from Windows systems.1
Triton would reset the controller to the previous state over TriStation and if this failed it would write a dummy program to memory in what was likely an attempt at anti-forensics.2

Mitigations

Restrict File and Directory Permissions - Protect files stored locally with proper permissions to limit opportunities for adversaries to remove indicators of their activity on the system.34

References

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Initial Access	Data Historian Compromise Drive-by Compromise Engineering Workstation Compromise Exploit Public-Facing Application External Remote Services Initial Access Internet Accessible Device Replication Through Removable Media Spearphishing Attachment Supply Chain Compromise Wireless Compromise

Execution	Change Program State Command-Line Interface Execution Execution through API Graphical User Interface Man in the Middle Program Organization Units Project File Infection Scripting User Execution

Persistence	Hooking Module Firmware Persistence Program Download Project File Infection System Firmware Valid Accounts

Evasion	Evasion Exploitation for Evasion Indicator Removal on Host Masquerading Rogue Master Device Rootkit Spoof Reporting Message Utilize/Change Operating Mode

Discovery	Control Device Identification Discovery I/O Module Discovery Network Connection Enumeration Network Service Scanning Network Sniffing Remote System Discovery Serial Connection Enumeration

Lateral Movement	Default Credentials Exploitation of Remote Services External Remote Services Lateral Movement Program Organization Units Remote File Copy Valid Accounts

Collection	Automated Collection Collection Data from Information Repositories Detect Operating Mode Detect Program State I/O Image Location Identification Monitor Process State Point & Tag Identification Program Upload Role Identification Screen Capture

Inhibit Response Function	Activate Firmware Update Mode Alarm Suppression Block Command Message Block Reporting Message Block Serial COM Data Destruction Denial of Service Device Restart/Shutdown Inhibit Response Function Manipulate I/O Image Modify Alarm Settings Modify Control Logic Program Download Rootkit System Firmware Utilize/Change Operating Mode

Impair Process Control	Brute Force I/O Change Program State Impair Process Control Masquerading Modify Control Logic Modify Parameter Module Firmware Program Download Rogue Master Device Service Stop Spoof Reporting Message Unauthorized Command Message

Impact	Damage to Property Denial of Control Denial of View Impact Loss of Availability Loss of Control Loss of Productivity and Revenue Loss of Safety Loss of View Manipulation of Control Manipulation of View Theft of Operational Information

Indicator Removal on Host

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