ColdRoot MacOS RAT

• Processes Tapping Keyboard Events :
  threat Endpoint risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:4
  The following analytic detects processes on macOS systems that are tapping keyboard events, potentially monitoring all keystrokes made by a user. It leverages data from osquery results within the Alerts data model, focusing on specific process names and command lines. This activity is significant as it is a common technique used by Remote Access Trojans (RATs) to log keystrokes, posing a serious security risk. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including passwords and personal data, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.


• MacOS - Re-opened Applications :
  threat Endpoint risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic identifies processes referencing plist files that determine which applications are re-opened when a user reboots their MacOS machine. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and parent processes related to "com.apple.loginwindow." This activity is significant because it can indicate attempts to persist across reboots, a common tactic used by attackers to maintain access. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to execute code or maintain persistence on the affected system, potentially leading to further compromise.


• Osquery pack - ColdRoot detection :
  threat Endpoint risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  This search looks for ColdRoot events from the osx-attacks osquery pack.