Navigating the Digital Shadows – EDR Hacking Techniques

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, the ongoing clash between offensive security experts and EDR/XDR+ technologies has reached unprecedented levels. As organizations fortify their defenses, mastering sophisticated evasion techniques becomes paramount for those traversing the digital shadows. This chapter offers insights into evading EDR technologies, providing a frontline perspective in this perpetual cat-and-mouse game.

We will unravel defense mechanisms, exploring various tactics that security professionals employ to outsmart EDR technologies. Our journey includes dissecting function hooking DLLs, revealing strategies to gracefully sidestep their interception. Additionally, we will understand how Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), antivirus, and EPP tools detect suspicious or malicious activities—a crucial first step in evading these security tools. Beyond DLL hooking, we’ll delve into monitoring...