GOLD ENCOUNTER DLL Sideloading from User-Writable Paths via High-Value Executables
Detects the loading of unsigned or improperly signed DLLs by high-value/legitimate Windows binaries (e.g., mmc.exe, OneDrive.exe, teams.exe, rundll32.exe) from user-writable directories such as AppData, Temp, Downloads, or ProgramData. This behavior is indicative of DLL search-order hijacking or DLL side-loading, often used by adversaries to execute malicious code within the context of trusted applications.
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