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Detects the creation of scheduled tasks by user accounts via the "schtasks" utility.
Detects the creation of a scheduled task via Registry keys.
'Identifies malware that has been hidden in the recycle bin.
To use this analytics rule, make sure you have deployed the [ASIM normalization parsers](https://aka.ms/ASimProcessEvent)'
To use this analytics rule, make sure you have deployed the [ASIM normalization parsers](https://aka.ms/ASimProcessEvent)'
This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, Ransomware continues to hit healthcare, critical services. There is also a related blog.
In April of 2020, security researchers observed multiple ransomware campaigns using the same set of techniques.
The following query detects attempts to stop System Restore, which would prevent the user from recovering data by going back to a restore point.
The See also section below lists more queries related to techniques shared by these campaigns.
Reference - https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/04/28/ransomware-groups-continue-to-target-healthcare-critical-services-heres-how-to-reduce-risk/
In April of 2020, security researchers observed multiple ransomware campaigns using the same set of techniques.
The following query detects attempts to stop System Restore, which would prevent the user from recovering data by going back to a restore point.
The See also section below lists more queries related to techniques shared by these campaigns.
Reference - https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/04/28/ransomware-groups-continue-to-target-healthcare-critical-services-heres-how-to-reduce-risk/
LemonDuck is an actively updated and robust malware primarily known for its botnet and cryptocurrency mining objectives. First discovered in 2019, LemonDuck has since adopted more sophisticated behavior and escalated its operations in 2021. Today, beyond using resources for its traditional bot and mining activities, LemonDuck steals credentials, removes security controls, spreads via emails, moves laterally, and ultimately drops more tools for human-operated activity.
Finding attackers hiding malware in the recycle bin.
Read more here: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/how-azure-security-center-helps-reveal-a-cyberattack/.
Tags: #execution #SuspiciousPath.
Read more here: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/how-azure-security-center-helps-reveal-a-cyberattack/.
Tags: #execution #SuspiciousPath.
This query identifies attempts to stop System Restore and prevent the system from creating restore points, which can be used to recover data encrypted by ransomware
This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, May 2019 0-day disclosures.
In May and June of 2019, a security researcher with the online alias, SandboxEscaper, discovered and published several elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities on Github. The researcher included proofs-of-concept demonstrating how to exploit these vulnerabilities.
Patches and more information about each vulnerability are available below:
1. CVE-2019-0863 | Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
2. CVE-2019-1069 | Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
3. CVE-2019-1053 | Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
4. CVE-2019-1064 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
5. CVE-2019-0973 | Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
6. CVE-2019-1129 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
This query locates possible activity that exploits CVE-2019-1069 (also known as BearLPE), the second vulnerability listed above.
Reference - https://threatpost.com/sandboxescaper-more-exploits-ie-zero-day/145010/
In May and June of 2019, a security researcher with the online alias, SandboxEscaper, discovered and published several elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities on Github. The researcher included proofs-of-concept demonstrating how to exploit these vulnerabilities.
Patches and more information about each vulnerability are available below:
1. CVE-2019-0863 | Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
2. CVE-2019-1069 | Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
3. CVE-2019-1053 | Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
4. CVE-2019-1064 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
5. CVE-2019-0973 | Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
6. CVE-2019-1129 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
This query locates possible activity that exploits CVE-2019-1069 (also known as BearLPE), the second vulnerability listed above.
Reference - https://threatpost.com/sandboxescaper-more-exploits-ie-zero-day/145010/
This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, Windows 7 zero-day for CVE-2019-0808
CVE-2019-0808 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escape the Windows security sandbox and run arbitrary code with admin privileges. This vulnerability affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Exploits for CVE-2019-0808 were first observed as part of highly selective attacks using the Nufsys backdoor. Although the Nufsys-associated exploit was first described as a zero-day, the issue has since been patched.
The following query detects possible CVE-2019-0808 exploitation by reporting scheduled task creation events associated with the Nufsys attacks.
References:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0808
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0808
CVE-2019-0808 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escape the Windows security sandbox and run arbitrary code with admin privileges. This vulnerability affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Exploits for CVE-2019-0808 were first observed as part of highly selective attacks using the Nufsys backdoor. Although the Nufsys-associated exploit was first described as a zero-day, the issue has since been patched.
The following query detects possible CVE-2019-0808 exploitation by reporting scheduled task creation events associated with the Nufsys attacks.
References:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0808
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0808
This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, May 2019 0-day disclosures.
In May and June of 2019, a security researcher with the online alias, SandboxEscaper, discovered and published several elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities on Github. The researcher included proofs-of-concept demonstrating how to exploit these vulnerabilities.
Patches and more information about each vulnerability are available below:
1. CVE-2019-0863 | Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
2. CVE-2019-1069 | Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
3. CVE-2019-1053 | Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
4. CVE-2019-1064 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
5. CVE-2019-0973 | Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
6. CVE-2019-1129 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
This query locates possible activity that exploits CVE-2019-0863 (also known as AngryPolarBearBug2), the first vulnerability listed above.
Reference - https://threatpost.com/sandboxescaper-more-exploits-ie-zero-day/145010/
In May and June of 2019, a security researcher with the online alias, SandboxEscaper, discovered and published several elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities on Github. The researcher included proofs-of-concept demonstrating how to exploit these vulnerabilities.
Patches and more information about each vulnerability are available below:
1. CVE-2019-0863 | Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
2. CVE-2019-1069 | Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
3. CVE-2019-1053 | Windows Shell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
4. CVE-2019-1064 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
5. CVE-2019-0973 | Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
6. CVE-2019-1129 | Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
This query locates possible activity that exploits CVE-2019-0863 (also known as AngryPolarBearBug2), the first vulnerability listed above.
Reference - https://threatpost.com/sandboxescaper-more-exploits-ie-zero-day/145010/
This rule detects the creation of scheduled tasks on Windows systems using the `schtasks.exe` command-line utility. It specifically looks for process launch events where the command line contains `schtasks` and `/create` (case-insensitive). This activity is often used by adversaries for persistence, privilege escalation, or lateral movement.
The following analytic detects the execution of a command to disable an existing scheduled task using 'schtasks.exe' with the '/change' and '/disable' parameters. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. Disabling scheduled tasks is significant as it is a common tactic used by adversaries, including malware like IcedID, to disable security applications and evade detection. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to persist undetected, disable critical security defenses, and further compromise the targeted host.
The analytic identifies the deletion of the Raccine Rules Updater scheduled task using the `schtasks.exe` command. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line executions. This activity is significant because adversaries may delete this task to disable Raccine, a tool designed to prevent ransomware attacks. If confirmed malicious, this action could allow ransomware to execute without interference, leading to potential data encryption and loss.
The following analytic detects the use of 'schtasks.exe' to schedule forced system reboots using the 'shutdown' and '/create' flags. It leverages endpoint process data to identify instances where these specific command-line arguments are used. This activity is significant because it may indicate an adversary attempting to disrupt operations or force a reboot to execute further malicious actions. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to system downtime, potential data loss, and provide an attacker with an opportunity to execute additional payloads or evade detection.
The analytic detects the use of 'schtasks.exe' to start a Scheduled Task on a remote endpoint. This detection leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) data, focusing on process details such as process name, parent process, and command-line executions. This activity is significant as adversaries often abuse Task Scheduler for lateral movement and remote code execution. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to further compromise of the network.
The analytic detects the execution of a Windows Scheduled Task on demand via the shell or command line. It leverages process-related data, including process name, parent process, and command-line executions, sourced from endpoint logs. The detection focuses on 'schtasks.exe' with an associated 'run' command. This activity is significant as adversaries often use it to force the execution of their created Scheduled Tasks for persistent access or lateral movement within a compromised machine. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to maintain persistence or move laterally within the network, potentially leading to further compromise.
Detects the creation of a scheduled task that runs weekly and executes the "shutdown /l /f" command. This behavior has been observed being used by KamiKakaBot samples to achieve persistence on a system.
Detects the execution of specific processes and command line combinations associated with the Forest Blizzard APT group. This includes the creation and deletion of scheduled tasks using 'schtasks.exe' and PowerShell commands for file operations, as described by Microsoft.
Detects when adversaries stop services or processes by disabling their respective scheduled tasks in order to conduct data destructive activities. This rule specifically looks for `schtasks.exe` being used with the `/Change`, `/TN`, and `/disable` arguments, targeting important system tasks like BitLocker, ExploitGuard, SystemRestore, UpdateOrchestrator, Windows Defender, WindowsBackup, and WindowsUpdate.
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by common Windows shell and scripting processes such as mshta.exe, powershell.exe, rundll32.exe, cscript.exe, wscript.exe, wmiprvse.exe, and regsvr32.exe. The suspicious child processes include schtasks.exe, nslookup.exe, certutil.exe, bitsadmin.exe, and mshta.exe, which are often abused for various malicious activities like persistence, data exfiltration, or further execution.
Detects the creation of suspicious child processes by 'scrcons.exe' (Script Event Consumer). 'scrcons.exe' is a legitimate Windows component used for WMI event handling, but its spawning of common scripting interpreters, proxy execution binaries, or task schedulers can indicate malicious activity, often related to persistence or execution techniques leveraging WMI.
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