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Overview

The InterestingProcesses command identifies running processes that are considered “interesting” from a security perspective, including defensive security products (AV, EDR, monitoring tools) and administrative utilities. This helps assess the defensive posture and identify potential obstacles.

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Syntax

Seatbelt.exe InterestingProcesses

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Remote Execution

Seatbelt.exe InterestingProcesses -computername=TARGET.domain.com [-username=DOMAIN\user -password=pass]

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Output

Returns information about interesting processes:
  • Process name
  • Process ID (PID)
  • Company name
  • Description
  • Version
  • File path

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Use Cases

  • Red Team
  • Blue Team
  • Identify security products (AV, EDR, monitoring)
  • Discover admin tools that might detect activity
  • Plan evasion strategies
  • Identify potential process injection targets
  • Assess defensive capabilities

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Example Output

====== InterestingProcesses ======

ProcessName        : MsMpEng.exe
PID                : 2156
CompanyName        : Microsoft Corporation
Description        : Antimalware Service Executable
Version            : 4.18.2108.7
Path               : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.2108.7-0\MsMpEng.exe

ProcessName        : SenseIR.exe
PID                : 3492
CompanyName        : Microsoft Corporation
Description        : Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
Version            : 10.8210.19041.1
Path               : C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseIR.exe

ProcessName        : sysmon64.exe
PID                : 1844
CompanyName        : Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
Description        : System Monitor service
Version            : 14.13
Path               : C:\Windows\sysmon64.exe

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Remote Execution

This command supports remote execution using the -computername parameter.

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Detection Considerations

Process enumeration is a common reconnaissance activity.
  • WMI Queries: Remote execution generates WMI events
  • API Calls: Uses process enumeration APIs
  • EDR Telemetry: Security products may log this activity
  • Pattern Detection: Multiple enumerations may trigger alerts