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Adversaries may use a hidden file system to conceal malicious activity from users and security tools.
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 12 of 22 without it.
and 4 more in the full report
7 fixed12 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
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One of 7 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
How many distinct detection strategies are formally defined in the baseline assessment guide for T1564.005?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
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| Notes that there is 1 detection strategy defined | Missed | Passed |
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Sub-technique of: T1564
Adversaries may use a hidden file system to conceal malicious activity from users and security tools. File systems provide a structure to store and access data from physical storage. Typically, a user engages with a file system through applications that allow them to access files and directories, which are an abstraction from their physical location (ex: disk sector). Standard file systems include FAT, NTFS, ext4, and APFS. File systems can also contain other structures, such as the Volume Boot Record (VBR) and Master File Table (MFT) in NTFS.
Adversaries may use their own abstracted file system, separate from the standard file system present on the infected system. In doing so, adversaries can hide the presence of malicious components and file input/output from security tools. Hidden file systems, sometimes referred to as virtual file systems, can be implemented in numerous ways. One implementation would be to store a file system in reserved disk space unused by disk structures or standard file system partitions. Another implementation could be for an adversary to drop their own portable partition image as a file on top of the standard file system. Adversaries may also fragment files across the existing file system structure in non-standard ways.
Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Hidden File System by examining the target platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows).
Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1564.005 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
No specific mitigations documented for this technique.
test cases passed, vs 12 / 22 without
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