Process herpaderping is a sophisticated hacking technique where attackers modify on-disk content after an image has been mapped, obscuring processes and potentially allowing malicious code to execute unnoticed by security products or operating systems. This exploit, which can lead to incorrect attribution during file inspection, highlights a significant security threat by masquerading as unintentional activity in some OS environments. The technique was exemplified when a signed copy of Mimikatz appeared to be distributed by Google, though it was actually a case of process herpaderping. Despite being disclosed to the Microsoft Security Response Center, the issue was initially deemed not urgent enough for immediate servicing, prompting discussions on the need for more coherent solutions between file content and execution processes. The cybersecurity community suggests that addressing such exploits requires both immediate detection strategies, such as checking for coherency between file objects and mapped processes, and long-term collaboration with OS vendors to implement stringent countermeasures.