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The analytic detects the execution of `BitLockerToGo.exe`, a legitimate Windows utility. This utility has been observed being abused by the Lumma stealer malware to manipulate registry keys, search for cryptocurrency wallets and credentials, and exfiltrate sensitive data. The malware exploits `BitLockerToGo.exe`'s capabilities for viewing, copying, writing files, and modifying registry branches. This detection is significant for identifying potential Lumma stealer activity, but legitimate use of `BitLockerToGo.exe` in an organization may lead to false positives.
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This analytic detects the use of the `sfc.exe` utility to stop the Immunet Protect service. The `sfc.exe` utility is part of Cisco Secure Endpoint installation. This detection leverages endpoint telemetry, focusing on command-line executions involving the `-k` parameter. This activity is significant as it indicates potential tampering with defensive mechanisms. If confirmed malicious, attackers could partially blind the EDR, enabling further compromise and lateral movement within the network.
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The analytic identifies path traversal command-line executions, leveraging data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents. It detects patterns in command-line arguments indicative of path traversal techniques, such as multiple instances of "/..", "\..", or "\\..". This activity is significant as it often indicates attempts to evade defenses by executing malicious code, such as through msdt.exe. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise, data exfiltration, or further lateral movement within the network.
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This analytic detects the execution of the Windows OS tool cmdkey.exe with the /delete parameter. This activity is significant because cmdkey.exe can be used by attackers to delete stored credentials, potentially leading to privilege escalation and persistence. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to remove stored user credentials, hindering incident response efforts and enabling further unauthorized access to the compromised system.
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This detection searches for Windows Defender ASR block events. ASR is a feature of Windows Defender Exploit Guard that prevents actions and apps that are typically used by exploit-seeking malware to infect machines. ASR rules are applied to processes and applications. When a process or application attempts to perform an action that is blocked by an ASR rule, an event is generated. This detection searches for ASR block events that are generated when a process or application attempts to perform an action that is blocked by an ASR rule. Typically, these will be enabled in block most after auditing and tuning the ASR rules themselves. Set to TTP once tuned.
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The following analytic detects the execution of native .NET binaries from non-standard directories within the Windows operating system. It leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, comparing process names and original file names against a predefined lookup. This activity is significant because adversaries may move .NET binaries to unconventional paths to evade detection and execute malicious code. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or maintain persistence within the environment, posing a significant security risk.
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The following analytic detects multiple attempts to stop or delete services on a system using `net.exe` or `sc.exe`. It leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, focusing on process names and command-line executions within a one-minute window. This activity is significant as it may indicate an adversary attempting to disable security or critical services to evade detection and further their objectives. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to the attacker gaining persistence, escalating privileges, or disrupting essential services, thereby compromising the system's security posture.
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This analytic detects the creation of files without extensions in critical Windows folders like "System32\drivers" and "syswow64\drivers". This activity is significant as it may indicate the presence of destructive malware, such as HermeticWiper, which drops driver components in these directories. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to severe system compromise, including boot sector wiping, resulting in potential data loss and system inoperability.
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The following analytic detects a modification in the Windows registry to disable Windows Defender PUA protection by setting PUAProtection to 0. This detection leverages data from the Endpoint.Registry datamodel, focusing on registry path changes related to Windows Defender. Disabling PUA protection is significant as it reduces defenses against Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs), which, while not always malicious, can negatively impact user experience and security. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow an attacker to introduce adware, browser toolbars, or other unwanted software, potentially compromising system integrity and user productivity.
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This rule detects modifications to the Windows registry that disable the Windows Defender real-time signature delivery feature. Specifically, it looks for changes to the `RealtimeSignatureDelivery` registry value under `*\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\` to `0x00000000`. Disabling this feature can prevent Windows Defender from receiving timely malware definitions, thereby reducing its effectiveness and potentially allowing attackers to bypass malware detection, leading to system compromise and persistent threats.
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