| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Explores macOS lateral movement techniques, including SSH key theft, Apple Remote Desktop, and Remote Apple Events, with real-world examples and detection methods. |
| Lateral Movement Overview | Techniques attackers use post-compromise to navigate networks, often for data theft or further attacks. Historically focused on Windows, macOS usage in such attacks is rising. |
| SSH Key Theft | Attackers steal or plant SSH keys to gain unauthorized access. Examples include ZuRu malware and the Insekt framework appending keys to the authorized_keys file for persistence. |
| Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) | A legitimate macOS management tool exploited by attackers for remote control, user impersonation, and persistence. Examples include enabling ARD via kickstart commands and leveraging ARD’s GUI access. |
| Remote Apple Events (RAE) | Allows remote scripting through AppleScript, enabling attackers to execute commands or automate malicious tasks across macOS devices using protocols like EPCC. Examples include writing and executing scripts on remote machines. |
| Detection Recommendations | Monitor SSH authorized_keys file changes, ARD-related processes (e.g., ardagent), port activity, and RAE commands executed remotely. Look for unusual connections, system modifications, or suspicious script execution. |
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