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- ID: DT025
- Created: 31st May 2024
- Updated: 14th June 2024
- Platform: Windows
- Contributor: The ITM Team
Windows Setupapi.dev.log
The setupapi.dev
file, located in %systemroot%\INF\setupAPI.dev
, is a text file that documents the details of the first time a specific device was connected to the computer. This file ensures the system has the appropriate drivers to read and access the media. Each log entry in this file begins with a section header, where the latter part includes the device ID. This file does not provide information as to when the device was unplugged or disconnected.
Sections
ID | Name | Description |
---|---|---|
PR014.001 | USB Mass Storage Device Formatting | A subject formats a USB mass storage device on a target system with a file system capable of being written to by the target system. |
IF002.001 | Exfiltration via USB Mass Storage Device | A subject exfiltrates data using a USB-connected mass storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB external hard-drive. |
IF002.006 | Exfiltration via USB to USB Data Transfer | A USB to USB data transfer cable is a device designed to connect two computers directly together for the purpose of transferring files between them. These cables are equipped with a small electronic circuit to facilitate data transfer without the need for an intermediate storage device. Typically a USB to USB data transfer cable will require specific software to be installed to facilitate the data transfer. In the context of an insider threat, a USB to USB data transfer cable can be a tool for exfiltrating sensitive data from an organization's environment. |