Windows Data Destruction Recursive Executable Files Deletion

This analytic identifies a suspicious process that is recursively deleting executable files on a compromised host. It leverages Sysmon Event Codes 23 (File Delete) and 26 (File Delete logged) to detect this activity by monitoring for a high volume of deletions or overwrites of files with extensions like .exe, .sys, and .dll within a short timeframe. This behavior is significant as it is commonly associated with destructive malware such as CaddyWiper, DoubleZero, and SwiftSlicer, which aim to make file recovery impossible. If confirmed malicious, this activity could lead to significant data loss and system instability, severely impacting business operations.