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A Deep Dive Into Malicious Direct Syscall Detection

In this blog post we will explain how attackers use direct syscalls to overcome most EDR solutions, by first discussing the conventional Windows syscall flow and how most EDR solutions monitor those calls. Then, we will dive into different attack techniques threat actors use to stay hidden from those EDR solutions, including the use of direct syscalls.

Feb 13, 2024

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