Network Share Connection Removed to Hide Access

Darshan Thummar@Mighty

•updated Jun 11, 2026•0•0•1

This rule detects attempts to remove a network share connection using the 'NetUseDel' command. This activity is often associated with adversaries trying to hide their access or clean up traces after establishing persistence or performing other actions on a compromised system. The detection specifically looks for the 'NetUseDel' string within TCP traffic directed to port 445 (SMB/CIFS), indicating an attempt to delete a network share.