Mimikatz Keyword Detection in Event Logs
This rule detects the use of Mimikatz by looking for specific keywords associated with its modules and functionalities within Windows Event Logs. These keywords cover various Mimikatz features, including credential dumping (LSASS, SAM, LSA secrets), Kerberos ticket manipulation (golden ticket, pass-the-ticket), DPAPI masterkey extraction, and other miscellaneous functions. Some keywords may be more prevalent in older Mimikatz versions but are still used by threat actors.
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