DCOM Explained: How Attackers Turn a Windows Feature into a Lateral Movement Tool (opens in new tab)

A step-by-step breakdown of how attackers abuse Windows DCOM for lateral movement — and how to detect itAs a SOC Analyst, you may have often found yourself in a situation where you get an alert with a fancy or unknown attack or technique name. In that situation, you Google the attack terms, ask ChatGPT, or discuss it with a senior analyst such as an L3 or Team Lead. However, even seniors don’t know everything — or at least they don’t always remember it, or can’t explain it clearly enough for ...