Other Relevant Processes

While the above are often primary targets, analyzing other processes can yield results depending on the bypass or cheat type:

• Task Scheduler Engine (taskhostw.exe, svchost.exe hosting Schedule): Analyze memory for paths, commands (<Command>, <Arguments>), or script contents related to scheduled tasks, especially if Task Scheduler bypasses are suspected.

• SearchIndexer.exe: Memory might contain cached paths or fragments of file contents indexed by Windows Search, including recently created or executed files/scripts.

• Antivirus Processes (e.g., MsMpEng.exe for Windows Defender, or third-party AV processes): Dumping these (requires Kernel Mode Driver) can sometimes reveal strings related to detected (but perhaps quarantined, allowed, or ignored) threats, or potentially fragments of code/strings from cheats attempting to evade the AV.

• Game Process (javaw.exe for Minecraft): Directly searching the game process memory for known cheat strings, class names (for Java cheats), or loaded module names (for injected DLLs) is fundamental. Specific patterns depend heavily on the cheat being searched for.

• Input-Related Processes (ctfmon.exe, TextInputHost.exe): Occasionally relevant when investigating complex macros or input manipulation techniques.

Systematically applying targeted string searches within these key processes, guided by the context of the investigation and an understanding of how cheats might interact with the system, significantly enhances the effectiveness of manual screensharing. Remember to always correlate findings across multiple processes and artifacts whenever possible.