// MITRE ATT&CK
T1559.002 · Dynamic Data Exchange
Sub-technique of T1559 · Inter-Process Communication.
Adversaries may use Windows Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to execute arbitrary commands. DDE is a client-server protocol for one-time and/or continuous inter-process communication (IPC) between applications. Once a link is established, applications can autonomously exchange transactions consisting of ...
How to detect & mitigate it
Detecting Dynamic Data Exchange 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.
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Component Object Model
Scheduled Task T1047
Windows Management Instrumentation T1129
Shared Modules T1059.007
JavaScript T1053.007
Container Orchestration Job T1204.002
Malicious File T1053.003
Cron T1559.001
Component Object Model
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