Metasploit SMB Authentication Attempt
This rule detects authentication attempts (both successful and failed) originating from a host with a 16-character alphanumeric workstation name, specifically looking for NTLM authentication. This pattern is characteristic of Metasploit's SMB modules, which often generate random 16-character workstation names during authentication attempts. The rule aims to identify potential lateral movement or reconnaissance activities using Metasploit against Windows systems.
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