Kill Chain Reloaded - Abuse Legacy Paths for Stealth Persistence

Explore advanced Red Team techniques for achieving stealthy persistence through physical memory access and kernel-mode execution in this 43-minute conference talk from DEF CON 33. Learn cutting-edge methodologies for bypassing modern EDR solutions using physical memory access primitives and discover how overlooked low-level access vectors can enable persistent, undetectable control over targeted Windows systems. Delve into sophisticated post-exploitation techniques that leverage direct physical memory access to maintain the highest system privileges while evading detection. Examine practical approaches to physical access techniques and witness live demonstrations of tools and methodologies applicable across multiple attack scenarios. Gain insights into real-world tradecraft and threat modeling that goes beyond traditional offensive security practices, with a focus on hardware and software threats that cybersecurity professionals need to understand. Master advanced techniques for maintaining stealth persistence through legacy system paths and understand how attackers can exploit these often-overlooked vectors for long-term system compromise.