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4,253 detections

Detects the execution of 'nltest.exe', a Windows command-line utility that can be used by adversaries for information discovery, specifically to enumerate domain trusts and discover system network configurations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0018
This rule detects the execution of 'adidnsdump' via 'python.exe'. Adidnsdump is a tool used for enumerating and exporting all DNS records in an Active Directory integrated DNS zone. This activity is typically performed for reconnaissance purposes within internal networks, allowing an attacker to gather information about the network's structure and resources by querying/modifying DNS records via LDAP.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0018
This rule identifies the use of `net.exe`, `net1.exe`, or `w32tm.exe` commands to query system time or time zone information. Adversaries may use these commands to gather information about a target system's time settings, potentially before executing scheduled tasks or to understand the system's geographical context.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0018
This rule detects suspicious child processes spawned by Electron-based applications such as Microsoft Teams, Discord, Slack, GitHub Desktop, Keybase, and web browsers like Edge. The detection logic focuses on the creation of common command-line interpreters and scripting engines (e.g., cmd.exe, powershell.exe, cscript.exe, wscript.exe, mshta.exe, regsvr32.exe, whoami.exe) or execution from suspicious temporary or user-writable paths (e.g., ProgramData, Temp, AppData\Local\Temp, Users\Public). This behavior could indicate `.asar` file tampering, where an attacker modifies the application's bundled resources to execute malicious code, or the use of these legitimate applications as execution proxies for arbitrary commands. The rule specifically filters out a known legitimate Discord behavior involving `cmd.exe` and `nvidia-smi.exe` to reduce false positives.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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This rule detects suspicious network scanning activity by identifying command-line executions that combine looping constructs ('for', 'foreach') with network discovery tools ('nslookup', 'ping'). This pattern is often used by adversaries to enumerate systems on a network for lateral movement or further reconnaissance.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0018
This rule detects the use of 'w32tm.exe' with specific command-line arguments that allow it to act as a delay mechanism. Adversaries may leverage this legitimate Windows utility to introduce delays in their execution, potentially for sandbox evasion or to time their activities. The detected command-line arguments include '/stripchart', '/computer:', '/period:', '/dataonly', and '/samples:'.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0018
Detects the creation of specific output files generated by the built-in Windows reconnaissance script "C:\Windows\System32\gatherNetworkInfo.vbs". This script is known to be used by adversaries for system and network information discovery.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0017
Detects the usage of the "Import-Module" cmdlet to load the "Microsoft.ActiveDirectory.Management.dll" DLL. This DLL is often used by attackers to perform Active Directory enumeration, especially in environments where RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) are not installed or administrative privileges are not available.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0017
This rule detects the execution of the PowerShell cmdlet 'Get-GPO'. This cmdlet is used to retrieve information about Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in a domain. Adversaries may use this for discovery purposes to understand the domain's policy configurations, which can aid in identifying potential privilege escalation paths or misconfigurations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0017
Detects the usage of 'reg.exe' to query reconnaissance information from the Windows registry. Adversaries may interact with the Windows registry to gather information about credentials, the system, configuration, and installed software, specifically looking for common persistence mechanisms and service configurations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0017
Detects a suspicious process command line where 'whoami' is used as the first parameter, which can be indicative of privilege escalation techniques like those used by EfsPotato. This rule specifically looks for '.exe whoami' in the command line.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0017
This rule detects PowerShell script blocks that utilize the `System.DirectoryServices.DirectorySearcher` object to enumerate Active Directory for computer objects. Specifically, it looks for the creation of this object, the addition of properties to load (like 'name'), and the execution of `findall()` to retrieve results. This behavior is indicative of an attacker attempting to discover domain-joined computers within an Active Directory environment.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
This rule detects PowerShell script execution that attempts to enumerate installed software on a Windows system. Specifically, it looks for the combination of `Get-ItemProperty`, `\software\`, `Select-Object`, and `Format-Table` within the PowerShell script block text. This pattern is commonly used to query the registry for installed applications under `HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\` and format the output.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
Detects the execution of 'netsh.exe' with the 'trace' and 'start' flags, indicating that a network trace capture has been initiated. This activity can be used by adversaries for network sniffing to gather information about the environment, including credentials or network configurations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
Detects the execution of AdFind with command-line flags commonly associated with reconnaissance activities during attacks. AdFind is a legitimate tool that can be abused by adversaries to gather extensive information about Active Directory environments, including domain trusts, user accounts, computer objects, and group policies.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
Detects suspicious access to Domain Group Policies stored in the SYSVOL share. This rule specifically looks for command-line activity that includes both '\SYSVOL\' and '\policies\', indicating an attempt to interact with Group Policy objects.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
This rule detects attempts to enumerate Active Directory groups and user properties using specific PowerShell cmdlets. It looks for the use of 'get-ADPrincipalGroupMembership' to identify group memberships and 'get-aduser' with specific parameters ('-f', '-pr', 'DoesNotRequirePreAuth') which can be used to discover user attributes relevant for privilege escalation or further reconnaissance. This activity is often performed by adversaries to map out the domain environment and identify accounts with elevated privileges.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
This rule detects the execution of the 'Get-NetTCPConnection' PowerShell cmdlet. This cmdlet is used to retrieve information about TCP connections on a system. Adversaries may use this for system network connections discovery to understand the network environment of a compromised host.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
This rule detects the execution of a PowerShell command that specifically enumerates browser bookmarks. It looks for the use of 'Get-ChildItem' with parameters '-Recurse', '-Path', '-Filter Bookmarks', '-ErrorAction SilentlyContinue', and '-Force'. This activity is indicative of an adversary attempting to discover information about the compromised host by collecting browser bookmark data, which can reveal personal information or details about internal network resources.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
This rule detects the use of the 'Get-AdGroup' PowerShell cmdlet with the '-Filter' parameter to enumerate groups within Active Directory. This activity is often performed by attackers during the discovery phase to identify privileged groups and users.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
1015
Detects the execution of PowerShell cmdlets associated with PowerView, a reconnaissance tool within the PowerSploit framework. This rule specifically looks for a comprehensive list of PowerView cmdlets within PowerShell script block logs, indicating potential adversary activity related to discovery and information gathering in an Active Directory environment.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
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