Powershell Without Powershell – How To Bypass Application Whitelisting, Environment Restrictions & AV
Summary
This article discusses a technique developed by Casey Smith for bypassing application whitelisting, environment restrictions, and antivirus software by using PowerShell without directly executing PowerShell. It builds upon previous discussions of similar evasion methods.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article details methods for bypassing security controls, which is beneficial for attackers and detrimental to defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of techniques that allow attackers to execute code or scripts disguised as legitimate processes, bypassing common security measures like application whitelisting and AV. This highlights the need for robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and continuous monitoring for suspicious process behaviors.