AppleScript interpreter dynamic library loaded into a process

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent
Detector Tags	AppleScript Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Command and Scripting Interpreter: AppleScript (T1059.002)
Severity	Informational

Description

The AppleScript interpreter dynamic library was loaded into a process.

Attacker's Goals

Stealthily execute AppleScript code while evading script-based detections.

Investigative actions

• Analyze the process and determine whether it performs any malicious or suspicious actions.
• Check the events generated by the process for potential malicious behavior.
• Check whether the process was executed in an unusual way.

Variations

AppleScript interpreter dynamic library loaded into an unsigned applet

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Command and Scripting Interpreter: AppleScript (T1059.002)
Severity	Low

Description

The AppleScript interpreter dynamic library was loaded into an unsigned applet.

Attacker's Goals

Stealthily execute AppleScript code while evading script-based detections.

Investigative actions

• Analyze the process and determine whether it performs any malicious or suspicious actions.
• Check the events generated by the process for potential malicious behavior.
• Check whether the process was executed in an unusual way.

AppleScript interpreter dynamic library loaded into a process with an uncommon vendor signature

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Command and Scripting Interpreter: AppleScript (T1059.002)
Severity	Low

Description

The AppleScript interpreter dynamic library was loaded into a process with an uncommon vendor signature.

Attacker's Goals

Stealthily execute AppleScript code while evading script-based detections.

Investigative actions

• Analyze the process and determine whether it performs any malicious or suspicious actions.
• Check the events generated by the process for potential malicious behavior.
• Check whether the process was executed in an unusual way.