
Summary
The detection rule titled "Potential Memory Dumping Activity Via LiveKD" identifies potential misuse of the LiveKD utility, which is a tool that allows for memory analysis on live Windows systems. The rule specifically looks for the execution of LiveKD by checking both the file metadata and the image name to ensure that it detects legitimate use while minimizing false positives. By monitoring process creation events on Windows systems, this rule helps in identifying suspicious behavior that may indicate an attempt to dump memory for malicious purposes, thus falling under the category of defense evasion tactics. It's crucial for cybersecurity teams to investigate any alerts generated by this rule to determine if the use of LiveKD is authorized or indicative of nefarious activity. The use of PE metadata or dedicated naming conventions for LiveKD binaries ensures more reliable detection of unauthorized access attempts. Furthermore, this rule flags instances where a legitimate administrator may be using LiveKD for troubleshooting, which is necessary to mitigate false positives. Suggested reference for understanding the tool: Microsoft documentation on LiveKD.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
- On-Premise
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2023-05-15