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GenAI Process Compiling or Generating Executables
Dec 5, 2025 · Domain: Endpoint OS: Linux OS: macOS OS: Windows Use Case: Threat Detection Tactic: Execution Tactic: Defense Evasion Data Source: Elastic Defend Data Source: Sysmon Data Source: Auditd Manager Data Source: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Data Source: SentinelOne Resources: Investigation Guide Domain: LLM Mitre Atlas: T0053 ·Detects when GenAI tools spawn compilers or packaging tools to generate executables. Attackers leverage local LLMs to autonomously generate and compile malware, droppers, or implants. Python packaging tools (pyinstaller, nuitka, pyarmor) are particularly high-risk as they create standalone executables that can be deployed without dependencies. This rule focuses on compilation activity that produces output binaries, filtering out inspection-only operations.
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