Best Detection of 2026 Series: Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion Surge Detection
Detects a multi-stage evasion sequence where a process first queries the system for virtualization or sandbox artifacts (e.g., VM tools, system information), followed by an intentional sleep or delay to bypass sandbox analysis, and concluding with subsequent process activity. This pattern is characteristic of malware attempting to detect and evade automated analysis environments.
Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)
