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1,234 detections

Detects registry persistence attempts via Run and RunOnce keys in both user and machine hives, focusing on value names and data referencing known Subtle Snail malicious files and suspicious payload names. Tracks registry modifications indicating adversary attempts to maintain persistent execution through stealthy implant DLLs and executables.
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Awais Munir@iawais
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Detections.ai Community
1 year ago
272233
KQL Query from file: Shuyal Stealer Detection
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Steven Lim@KQLWizard
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SlimKQL
1 year ago
5071,008
The analytic detects the creation, modification, or enabling of scheduled tasks that execute commands using native Windows shells (PowerShell, Cmd, Wscript, Cscript) or from public folders (Users, Temp, ProgramData). This activity is significant as it may indicate an attempt to establish persistence or execute malicious commands on a system. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to maintain access, execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges, posing a severe threat to the environment.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0051
The following analytic identifies modifications to registry keys commonly used for persistence mechanisms. It leverages data from endpoint detection sources like Sysmon or Carbon Black, focusing on specific registry paths known to initiate applications or services during system startup. This activity is significant as unauthorized changes to these keys can indicate attempts to maintain persistence or execute malicious actions upon system boot. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to achieve persistent access, execute arbitrary code, or maintain control over compromised systems, posing a severe threat to system integrity and security.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0046
The following analytic detects the creation of files in the Windows %startup% folder, a common persistence technique. It leverages the Endpoint.Filesystem data model to identify file creation events in this specific directory. This activity is significant because adversaries often use the startup folder to ensure their malicious code executes automatically upon system boot or user logon. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to maintain persistence on the host, potentially leading to further system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0044
The analytic detects the use of Windows Curl.exe to download a file to a suspicious location, such as AppData, ProgramData, or Public directories. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions that include the -O or --output options. This activity is significant because downloading files to these locations can indicate an attempt to bypass security controls or establish persistence. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or further compromise of the system.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
0041
This rule detects potential persistence mechanisms related to browser extensions. It looks for processes launching Chrome or Edge with the '--load-extension' command-line argument, which can be used to load unpacked extensions. Additionally, it monitors registry modifications to 'ExtensionInstallForcelist' that contain 'http' or 'crx', indicating a forced installation of an extension, potentially from a remote source or a local file.
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Ankit Mehta@Secvyn
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Detections.ai Community
1 year ago
80227
Detects the creation of batch (.bat) files within the Windows Startup folder, a common persistence mechanism. The rule prioritizes detection of files matching known malicious patterns, specifically 'HealthApp-*.bat' associated with the SORVEPOTEL malware, and flags other generic batch file creations in the Startup folder for investigation.
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F S@Fsdr
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Detections.ai Community
1 year ago
84382
Detects WinRAR creating files in Windows startup locations, which may indicate an attempt to establish persistence by adding malicious files to the Startup folder.
This kind of behaviour has been associated with exploitation of WinRAR path traversal vulnerability CVE-2025-6218 or CVE-2025-8088.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects suspicious activity where the WMIC process is used to create an autorun registry entry via reg.exe, which is often indicative of persistence mechanisms employed by malware.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
001
Detects VBScript content stored into registry keys as seen being used by UNC2452 group
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
001
This rule detects various activities associated with the InterLock Ransomware (UNC5774). It identifies anti-VM checks performed via PowerShell, specifically looking for commands that query for QEMU, memory less than 4GB or 1.5GB, or specific desktop naming conventions. It also detects local group and Service Principal Name (SPN) enumeration using PowerShell cmdlets like 'Get-LocalGroupMember', 'Get-LocalGroup', or ADSI queries for 'samAccountName' and 'servicePrincipalName'. Persistence mechanisms are covered by monitoring registry Run/RunOnce keys for entries that launch 'node' or 'php' executables. Furthermore, the rule looks for suspicious staging of 'node.exe' or 'php.exe' within the AppData\Roaming directory when initiated by PowerShell processes. The rule leverages 'DeviceProcessEvents', 'DeviceRegistryEvents', and 'DeviceEvents' (specifically PowerShellCommand action type) to capture these activities.
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Luis Zavier Guzman Garcia@KillBillKill98
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Detections.ai Community
1 year ago
70274
Detects msdt.exe creating files in suspicious directories which could be a sign of exploitation of either Follina or Dogwalk vulnerabilities
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects PowerShell writing startup shortcuts.
This procedure was highlighted in Red Canary Intel Insights Oct. 2021, "We frequently observe adversaries using PowerShell to write malicious .lnk files into the startup directory to establish persistence.
Accordingly, this detection opportunity is likely to identify persistence mechanisms in multiple threats.
In the context of Yellow Cockatoo, this persistence mechanism eventually launches the command-line script that leads to the installation of a malicious DLL"
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects the creation of potentially malicious script and executable files in Windows startup folders, which is a common persistence technique used by threat actors.
These files (.ps1, .vbs, .js, .bat, etc.) are automatically executed when a user logs in, making the Startup folder an attractive target for attackers.
This technique is frequently observed in malvertising campaigns and malware distribution where attackers attempt to maintain long-term access to compromised systems.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects abusing Windows 10 Narrator's Feedback-Hub
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects the suspicious RUN keys created by software located in Download or temporary Outlook/Internet Explorer directories
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects a possible persistence mechanism using RUN key for Windows Explorer and pointing to a suspicious folder
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
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