Elastic Security Labs Investigates Beacon Object Files for Detection
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🛡️✨ Elastic explores Beacon Object Files to enhance detection capabilities. During its recent Elastic OnWeek event, the company investigated the use of Beacon Object Files (BOFs) in conjunction with its Detonate Service and AI Assistant for Security to improve detection coverage and identify security gaps. BOFs, lightweight payloads executed in memory, have become essential in red team operations, evolving from earlier techniques like PowerShell and C#. Elastic’s approach aims to streamline testing and enhance detection strategies, addressing challenges posed by BOFs’ evasion tactics. The research emphasizes collaboration with the open-source community to refine detection methodologies and strengthen enterprise defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.
