Malware

PowerShell Empire

First seen: 2015-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

PowerShell Empire is a hacking tool that runs entirely in PowerShell. It is open-source and used by many attackers.

Overview

PowerShell Empire is an open-source post-exploitation framework. While development paused, it is still used in attacks.

Also Known As

Empire

How It Spreads

  • Post-exploitation deployment

What It Does

  • Post-exploitation
  • Lateral movement
  • Credential theft

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor PowerShell activity
  • Watch for Empire signatures

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1059, T1003

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Assume credential compromise

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