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File System Utility


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Detection:

Tamper

Zero out a file
fsutil.exe file setZeroData offset=0 length=9999999999 C:\Windows\Temp\payload.dll
Usecase: Can be used to forensically erase a file
Privileges required: User
OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
MITRE ATT&CK®: T1485



Delete the USN journal volume to hide file creation activity
fsutil.exe usn deletejournal /d c:
Usecase: Can be used to hide file creation activity
Privileges required: User
OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
MITRE ATT&CK®: T1485



Execute

Executes a pre-planted binary named netsh.exe from the current directory.
fsutil.exe trace decode
Usecase: Spawn a pre-planted executable from fsutil.exe.
Privileges required: User
OS: Windows 11
MITRE ATT&CK®: T1218