Detections

Explore public detection logic contributed by the community across SIEM and rule languages.

35 detections

The following analytic detects modifications to the registry that disable the CMD prompt application. It leverages data from the Endpoint.Registry data model, specifically looking for changes to the "DisableCMD" registry value. This activity is significant because disabling CMD can hinder an analyst's ability to investigate and remediate threats, a tactic often used by malware such as RATs, Trojans, or Worms. If confirmed malicious, this could prevent security teams from using CMD for directory and file traversal, complicating incident response and allowing the attacker to maintain persistence.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0039
The analytic identifies modifications to the Windows registry that disable Task Manager. It specifically looks for changes to the registry path "*\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System\\DisableTaskMgr" with a value of "0x00000001". This activity is commonly associated with malware such as RATs, Trojans, and worms, which disable Task Manager to prevent users from terminating malicious processes, thereby maintaining persistence and control over the infected system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0036
This analytic detects potentially malicious registry modifications characterized by MD5-like registry key names. It identifies registry entries under the SOFTWARE path with 32-character hexadecimal names, a technique often used by NjRAT malware for fileless storage of keylogs and .DLL plugins. This activity is significant as it can indicate the presence of NjRAT or similar malware, which can lead to unauthorized data access and persistent threats within the environment. If confirmed malicious, attackers could maintain persistence and exfiltrate sensitive information.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0036
The following analytic identifies excessive usage of `taskkill.exe`, a command-line utility used to terminate processes. The detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on instances where `taskkill.exe` is executed ten or more times within a one-minute span. This behavior is significant as adversaries often use `taskkill.exe` to disable security tools or other critical processes to evade detection. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to bypass security defenses, maintain persistence, and further compromise the system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0035
The analytic identifies the creation of a suspicious file named 'win.dat' in the root directory (C:\). This behavior is significant as it is commonly used by malware like NjRAT to check for administrative privileges on a compromised host. If confirmed malicious, this activity could indicate that the malware has administrative access, allowing it to perform high-privilege actions, potentially leading to further system compromise and persistence.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0035
The following analytic identifies 'netsh' processes that delete or modify firewall configurations. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions containing specific keywords. This activity is significant because it can indicate malware, such as NJRAT, attempting to alter firewall settings to evade detection or remove traces. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow an attacker to disable security measures, facilitating further compromise and persistence within the network.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0035
The following analytic detects the creation of potentially malicious unsigned DLLs in the c:\windows\system32 or c:\windows\syswow64 folders. It leverages Sysmon EventCode 7 logs to identify unsigned DLLs with unavailable signatures loaded in these critical directories. This activity is significant as it may indicate a DLL hijacking attempt, a technique used by attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute malicious code. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to privilege escalation, allowing the attacker to gain elevated privileges and further compromise the target system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0035
The analytic detects the modification of a firewall rule to allow the execution of a specific application. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process creation events with command-line arguments related to firewall rule changes. This activity is significant as it may indicate an attempt to bypass firewall restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized applications to communicate over the network. If confirmed malicious, this could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or maintain persistence within the target environment.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0034
The following analytic identifies the use of taskkill.exe to forcibly terminate processes. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions that include specific taskkill parameters. This activity is significant because it can indicate attempts to disable security tools or disrupt legitimate applications, a common tactic in malware operations. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to evade detection, disrupt system stability, and potentially gain further control over the compromised system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0032
The following analytic detects potentially malicious processes that initiate a ping delay using an invalid IP address. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions involving "ping 0 -n". This behavior is significant as it is commonly used by malware like NJRAT to introduce time delays for evasion tactics, such as delaying self-deletion. If confirmed malicious, this activity could indicate an active infection attempting to evade detection, potentially leading to further compromise and persistence within the environment.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0031
The analytic detects the loading of a DLL using the regsvr32 application with the silent parameter and DLLInstall execution. This activity is commonly used by RAT malware like Remcos and njRAT to load malicious DLLs on compromised machines. If confirmed malicious, this technique could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, maintain persistence, and further compromise the system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0028
Detects suspicious user agent strings commonly used by various malware families and Remote Access Trojans (RATs) in proxy logs. This rule identifies specific user-agent patterns associated with known threats like DragonOK, PlugX, HTTPBrowser RAT, njRAT, ZeroAccess, Dyre, Upatre, Ghost419, W32/Renos.Downloader, Kazy, Sality, Fareit, Toby web shell, Loki Bot, Pony, MacControl malware, Zebrocy, Ursnif, Emotet, Lockbit, Quasar RAT, Havana, AntSword, Racoon Stealer, AresLoader, Lilith Stealer, SVC Loader, WSHRAT, Zerobot, Nymaim, DarkCloud, BunnyStealer, SparkRAT, B4B3RAT, and Latrodectus loader.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
3064
This rule detects the NjRAT backdoor, a remote access Trojan (RAT). It identifies two main versions of the malware based on distinct byte patterns related to persistence mechanisms, command and control (connect, send, receive) functionalities, and system information gathering. The rule looks for specific sequences of bytecode instructions indicative of NjRAT's operational logic.
ReversingLabs Yara@ReversingLabsYara
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ReversingLabs Yara
2 years ago
0041
Yara rule that detects NjRAT backdoor.
ReversingLabs Yara@ReversingLabsYara
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ReversingLabs Yara
2 years ago
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