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SigmaHQ Detections

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This rule detects the execution of 'mshta.exe' with command-line arguments containing URL schemes like 'http://', 'https://', or 'ftp://'. This behavior is indicative of an attacker attempting to execute a remotely hosted HTML Application (HTA) file, which can be used for malicious purposes such as code execution or bypassing security controls. Attackers often leverage mshta.exe as a living-off-the-land binary (LOLBIN) to execute scripts or download additional payloads from remote servers.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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2 years ago
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Detects a potential LethalHTA technique where 'mshta.exe' is spawned by an 'svchost.exe' process. This parent-child relationship is unusual and can indicate the abuse of mshta.exe for code execution, often bypassing application controls.
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2 years ago
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This rule detects the execution of 'MSOHTMED.exe' when its command line contains URL indicators such as 'ftp://', 'http://', or 'https://'. MSOHTMED.exe is a legitimate Microsoft Office component (HTML Editor) that can be abused to download arbitrary files from the internet, acting as a living-off-the-land binary (LOLBIN). This behavior can be used by adversaries for defense evasion and execution of malicious content.
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2 years ago
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This rule detects suspicious execution of PowerShell or Command Prompt (cmd.exe) processes where the parent process is MsiExec.exe and the command line contains '-Embedding'. This behavior is often abused by adversaries to proxy the execution of malicious payloads, leveraging msiexec.exe as a trusted binary to bypass application controls.
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2 years ago
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Detects when an internet-hosted WebDAV share is mounted using the `net.exe` or `net1.exe` utility. This activity can be indicative of an adversary attempting to establish remote access or exfiltrate data by mounting a remote share.
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2 years ago
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Detects when a network share is mounted using the "net.exe" or "net1.exe" utility with the 'use' command, indicating potential lateral movement or data access activity.
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2 years ago
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Detects the usage of the PowerShell '::FromBase64String' cmdlet within a process command line, specifically looking for both direct string and UTF-16 LE encoded variations. This technique is commonly used by adversaries to deobfuscate or decode base64 encoded strings, often containing malicious payloads, within PowerShell scripts.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects suspicious PowerShell code that is UTF16 and base64 encoded, often used in command lines for obfuscation. The rule specifically looks for patterns indicative of obfuscated PowerShell, such as '-bxor 0x', '.Invoke() |', and format string patterns like '{1}{0}" -f' or '{0}{3}" -f' in their encoded forms.
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2 years ago
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Detects base64 encoded PowerShell commands that use 'Add-MpPreference' or 'Set-MpPreference' cmdlets to modify or tamper with Windows Defender Antivirus settings. This is a common technique used by adversaries to disable or reduce the effectiveness of endpoint security solutions.
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2 years ago
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This rule detects the execution of PowerShell scripts where the script content is provided via a redirected input stream. This technique is often used by adversaries to execute malicious PowerShell code without writing it to a file, which can help evade detection. The rule specifically looks for PowerShell or pwsh executables being run with a command line containing '- <', which signifies input stream redirection.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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