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    PowerShell Memory Manipulation API Calls

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    Ethan Andrews@eandrews
    •updated Jun 9, 2026•9•0•13

    Detects PowerShell commands that include references to memory manipulation APIs such as Reflection.Assembly, VirtualAlloc, WriteProcessMemory, and CreateThread. These APIs are often associated with advanced techniques like reflective PE injection or shellcode execution, indicating potential malicious activity.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

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    TA0005 - Defense EvasionT1055 - Process InjectionT1059.001 - PowerShellT1055.002 - Portable Executable InjectionT1055.003 - Thread Execution HijackingT1055.012 - Process HollowingTA0004 - Privilege EscalationTA0002 - ExecutionPowershell Script ExecutionProcess TamperingCommand ExecutionWindowsWindows Defender Atpkql

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    • Uncovering Hidden PowerShell Activity with Defender XDRLast updated Jun 9, 2026

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