Detection of unexpected access and changes in the boot memory region, which may indicate an attempt to manipulate or modify the system's boot sequence.
| ID | Name | Description | |
| EX-0004 | Compromise Boot Memory | Threat actors may manipulate boot memory in order to execute malicious code, bypass internal processes, or DoS the system. This technique can be used to perform other tactics such as Defense Evasion. | |
| EX-0010.04 | Bootkit | Adversaries may use bootkits to persist on systems and evade detection. Bootkits reside at a layer below the operating system and may make it difficult to perform full remediation unless an organization suspects one was used and can act accordingly. | |