Wake-on-LAN Magic Packet - Possible Implant Trigger

Darshan Thummar@Mighty

•updated Jun 10, 2026•0•0•1

This rule detects Wake-on-LAN (WoL) magic packets. WoL is a network standard that allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message. While legitimate, adversaries can use WoL to activate compromised systems (implants) for command and control or other malicious activities, especially if the system was previously shut down to evade detection.