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This rule detects processes that query known third-party application registry keys that are known to store credentials. The detection specifically looks for command-line arguments containing paths to registry keys associated with applications like Foxmail, DownloadManager, CoreFTP, IncrediMail, WinSCP, MobaXterm, OpenSSH, OpenVPN, Radmin, Eudora, RealVNC, B2, PuTTY, and TightVNC. This activity often indicates an adversary attempting to discover or extract credentials stored by these applications.
Detects a process setting the RunOnce registry key and making suspicious network connections associated with DarkCloud Stealer.
The analytic identifies a process command line querying the CachedLogonsCount registry value in the Winlogon registry. This activity can indicate the use of post-exploitation tools like Winpeas, which gather information about login caching settings. If confirmed malicious, this activity could help attackers understand login caching configurations, potentially aiding in credential theft or lateral movement within the network.
The following analytic detects suspiciously long data written to the Windows registry, a behavior often linked to fileless malware or persistence techniques. It leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, focusing on registry events with data lengths exceeding 512 characters. This activity is significant as it can indicate an attempt to evade traditional file-based defenses, making it crucial for SOC monitoring. If confirmed malicious, this technique could allow attackers to maintain persistence, execute code, or manipulate system configurations without leaving a conventional file footprint.
The analytic detects the modification of the registry to disable UAC remote restriction by setting the "LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy" value to "0x00000001". This activity is significant because disabling UAC remote restriction can allow an attacker to bypass User Account Control (UAC) protections, potentially leading to privilege escalation. If confirmed malicious, this could enable an attacker to execute unauthorized actions with elevated privileges, compromising the security of the affected system.
The following analytic detects modifications to the registry key `HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors`. It leverages data from the Endpoint.Registry data model, focusing on events where the registry path is modified. This activity is significant because attackers can exploit this registry key to load arbitrary .dll files, which will execute with elevated SYSTEM permissions and persist after a reboot. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to maintain persistence, execute code with high privileges, and potentially compromise the entire system.
This analytic detects suspicious processes accessing registry entries related to default internet browsers. It specifically looks for Windows Security Event Code 4663, which indicates an attempt to access registry paths associated with browser configurations. Adversaries often target these registry keys to gather information about installed browsers and their settings, which can lead to the theft of sensitive data like login credentials and browsing history. The rule filters out common legitimate processes to reduce false positives. If confirmed malicious, this activity could enable attackers to exfiltrate sensitive information and compromise user accounts.
The following analytic identifies processes querying the registry for potential passwords or credentials. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions that access specific registry paths known to store sensitive information. This activity is significant as it may indicate credential theft attempts, often used by adversaries or post-exploitation tools like winPEAS. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to privilege escalation, persistence, or lateral movement within the network, posing a severe security risk.
The following analytic detects suspicious modifications to the time provider registry for persistence and autostart. It leverages data from the Endpoint.Registry data model, focusing on changes to the "CurrentControlSet\\Services\\W32Time\\TimeProviders" registry path. This activity is significant because such modifications are uncommon and can indicate an attempt to establish persistence on a compromised host. If confirmed malicious, this technique allows an attacker to maintain access and execute code automatically upon system boot, potentially leading to further exploitation and control over the affected system.
The following analytic detects the execution of reg.exe with the "restore" parameter, indicating an attempt to restore registry backup data on a host. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process execution logs and command-line arguments. This activity is significant as it may indicate post-exploitation actions, such as those performed by tools like winpeas, which use "reg save" and "reg restore" to manipulate registry settings. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to revert registry changes, potentially bypassing security controls and maintaining persistence.
The analytic detects the execution of fodhelper.exe, which is known to exploit a User Account Control (UAC) bypass by leveraging specific registry keys. The detection method uses Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry to identify when fodhelper.exe spawns a child process and accesses the registry keys. This activity is significant because it indicates a potential privilege escalation attempt by an attacker. If confirmed malicious, the attacker could execute commands with elevated privileges, leading to unauthorized system changes and potential full system compromise.
The following analytic identifies command-line activity querying the registry for Security Support Providers (SSPs) related to Local Security Authority (LSA) protection and configuration. This detection leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, focusing on processes accessing specific LSA registry paths. Monitoring this activity is crucial as adversaries and post-exploitation tools like winpeas may use it to gather information on LSA protections, potentially leading to credential theft. If confirmed malicious, attackers could exploit this to scrape password hashes or plaintext passwords from memory, significantly compromising system security.
The following analytic detects the execution of the reg.exe process with either the "save" or "export" parameters. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process execution logs and command-line arguments. This activity is significant because threat actors often use the "reg save" or "reg export" command to dump credentials or test registry modification capabilities on compromised hosts. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to escalate privileges, persist in the environment, or access sensitive information stored in the registry.
The analytic detects registry activity related to the creation of application compatibility shims. It monitors registry paths associated with AppCompatFlags. This activity is significant because attackers can use shims to bypass security controls, achieve persistence, or escalate privileges. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to maintain long-term access, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate application behavior, posing a severe risk to the integrity and security of the affected systems.
The following analytic detects modifications to the registry related to the disabling of autostart functionality for certain antivirus products, such as Kingsoft and Tencent. Malware like ValleyRAT may alter specific registry keys to prevent these security tools from launching automatically at startup, thereby weakening system defenses. By monitoring changes in the registry entries associated with antivirus autostart settings, this detection enables security analysts to identify attempts to disable protective software. Detecting these modifications early is critical for maintaining system integrity and preventing further compromise by malicious actors.
This analytic identifies modifications to the SafeBoot registry keys, specifically within the Minimal and Network paths. Adversaries can use these keys to persist drivers or services in Safe Mode, with Network allowing network connections. If confirmed malicious, this activity could enable attackers to maintain persistence even in Safe Mode, potentially bypassing certain security measures and facilitating further malicious actions.
The following analytic detects an access request on the uninstall registry key. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically event code 4663. This activity is significant because adversaries or malware can exploit this key to gather information about installed applications, aiding in further attacks. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to map out installed software, potentially identifying vulnerabilities or software to exploit, leading to further system compromise.
This analytic identifies instances where the `reg.exe` utility is launched from a command prompt (`cmd.exe`) that was not initiated by a user, specifically when the parent process is not `explorer.exe`. This activity is significant because `reg.exe` is commonly used for registry manipulation, which can be indicative of malicious behavior such as establishing persistence mechanisms or altering system configurations. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to modify critical system settings, potentially leading to privilege escalation or persistent access.
This rule detects attempts to modify the "ChannelAccess" registry key, which controls access permissions for Windows event channels. Adversaries may tamper with these permissions to prevent security tools or analysts from accessing event logs, thereby hindering detection and forensic analysis. The rule specifically looks for modifications to the 'ChannelAccess' key within the 'WINEVT\Channels' registry path and identifies specific Security Descriptor Definition Language (SDDL) strings that grant 'GENERIC ALL' or 'GENERIC WRITE' permissions to local administrators, local system, or built-in administrators. This activity is often a precursor to clearing event logs or otherwise impairing defenses.
This rule detects attempts to request write access to Windows Defender exclusion registry keys. This activity is highly suspicious as it could indicate an attacker attempting to modify or add new exclusions to bypass antivirus protection. The rule specifically looks for Event IDs 4656 (handle requested) or 4663 (object access attempt) in conjunction with write-related access rights (WriteData or AppendData) on registry paths containing '\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Exclusions\'.
Detects the creation of a scheduled task in the Windows Registry that is specifically associated with the Diamond Sleet APT group. This activity is linked to their exploitation of the TeamCity CVE-2023-42793 vulnerability, where they create a scheduled task named 'Windows TeamCity Settings User Interface' to establish persistence or execute malicious code.
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