T1547

Linux macOS Windows Network Devices

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

Description

Adversaries may configure system settings to automatically execute a program during system boot or logon to maintain persistence or gain higher-level privileges on compromised systems. Operating systems may have mechanisms for automatically running a program on system boot or account logon.

These mechanisms may include automatically executing programs that are placed in specially designated directories or are referenced by repositories that store configuration information, such as the Windows Registry. An adversary may achieve the same goal by modifying or extending features of the kernel.

Since some boot or logon autostart programs run with higher privileges, an adversary may leverage these to elevate privileges.

Sub-techniques

T1547.001 — Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder T1547.002 — Authentication Package T1547.003 — Time Providers T1547.004 — Winlogon Helper DLL T1547.005 — Security Support Provider T1547.006 — Kernel Modules and Extensions T1547.007 — Re-opened Applications T1547.008 — LSASS Driver T1547.009 — Shortcut Modification T1547.010 — Port Monitors T1547.012 — Print Processors T1547.013 — XDG Autostart Entries T1547.014 — Active Setup T1547.015 — Login Items