Elastic Security explores the use of memory signatures as an effective method for detecting Cobalt Strike, a popular tool for red team operations and adversary simulation often exploited by malicious actors. While traditional machine learning models and behavior-based methods are valuable for identifying novel malware, signature-based detection offers a nearly zero false positive rate and prioritizes alerts, albeit with limitations in identifying unknown threats. The widespread use of packers and loaders poses challenges for long-term signature efficacy, but focusing on in-memory content extends their utility. The text outlines how memory signatures can successfully identify Cobalt Strike's Beacon payload, even when configured with advanced obfuscation techniques like the obfuscate-and-sleep option. By leveraging industry-standard tools like YARA, Elastic demonstrates that memory signatures can detect Beacon's presence despite its stealth features, emphasizing the importance of in-memory scanning as a robust detection strategy.