// MITRE ATT&CK
T1176.001 · Browser Extensions
Sub-technique of T1176 · Software Extensions.
Adversaries may abuse internet browser extensions to establish persistent access to victim systems. Browser extensions or plugins are small programs that can add functionality to and customize aspects of internet browsers. They can be installed directly via a local file or custom URL or through a br...
How to detect & mitigate it
Detecting Browser Extensions starts with your SIEM/EDR telemetry. Write a detection rule with the Sigma generator, analyze suspicious logs in the log analyzer, and place the technique on your coverage with the ATT&CK matrix.
Related techniques
T1037
Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts T1543
Create or Modify System Process T1133
External Remote Services T1547
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution T1547.014
Active Setup T1543.003
Windows Service T1137
Office Application Startup T1098.003
Additional Cloud Roles
Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts T1543
Create or Modify System Process T1133
External Remote Services T1547
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution T1547.014
Active Setup T1543.003
Windows Service T1137
Office Application Startup T1098.003
Additional Cloud Roles
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