Recon Using WMI Class: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:10
The following analytic detects suspicious PowerShell activity via EventCode 4104, where WMI performs event queries to gather information on running processes or services. This detection leverages PowerShell Script Block Logging to identify specific WMI queries targeting system information classes like Win32_Bios and Win32_OperatingSystem. This activity is significant as it often indicates reconnaissance efforts by an adversary to profile the compromised machine. If confirmed malicious, the attacker could gain detailed system information, aiding in further exploitation or lateral movement within the network.
Windows Credentials from Password Stores Chrome Login Data Access: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:13
The following analytic identifies non-Chrome processes accessing the Chrome user data file "login data." This file is an SQLite database containing sensitive information, including saved passwords. The detection leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically event code 4663, to monitor access attempts. This activity is significant as it may indicate attempts by threat actors to extract and decrypt stored passwords, posing a risk to user credentials. If confirmed malicious, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and escalate their privileges within the environment.
Schtasks scheduling job on remote system: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:16
The following analytic detects the use of 'schtasks.exe' to create a scheduled task on a remote system, indicating potential lateral movement or remote code execution. It leverages process data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on specific command-line arguments and flags. This activity is significant as it may signify an adversary's attempt to persist or execute code remotely. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to maintain access, execute arbitrary commands, or further infiltrate the network, posing a severe security risk.
Windows Unusual Process Load Mozilla NSS-Mozglue Module: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:1
The following analytic identifies processes loading Mozilla NSS-Mozglue libraries such as mozglue.dll and nss3.dll. It leverages Sysmon Event logs, specifically monitoring EventCode 7, which tracks image loaded events. This activity is significant because it can indicate unauthorized access or manipulation of these libraries, which are commonly used by Mozilla applications like Firefox and Thunderbird. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to data exfiltration, credential theft, or further compromise of the system.
Windows Scheduled Task with Suspicious Command: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:4
The following analytic detects the creation of scheduled tasks designed to execute commands using native Windows shells like PowerShell, Cmd, Wscript, or Cscript or from public folders such as Users, Temp, or ProgramData. It leverages Windows Security EventCode 4698, 4700, and 4702 to identify when such tasks are registered, enabled, or modified. 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.
CHCP Command Execution: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:8
The following analytic detects the execution of the chcp.com utility, which is used to change the active code page of the console. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process creation events. This activity is significant because it can indicate the presence of malware, such as IcedID, which uses this technique to determine the locale region, language, or country of the compromised host. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to further system compromise and data exfiltration.
Recon AVProduct Through Pwh or WMI: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:11
The following analytic detects suspicious PowerShell script execution via EventCode 4104, specifically targeting checks for installed anti-virus products using WMI or PowerShell commands. This detection leverages PowerShell Script Block Logging to identify scripts containing keywords like "SELECT," "WMIC," "AntiVirusProduct," or "AntiSpywareProduct." This activity is significant as it is commonly used by malware and APT actors to map running security applications or services, potentially aiding in evasion techniques. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to disable or bypass security measures, leading to further compromise of the endpoint.
Windows Scheduled Task with Highest Privileges: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:10
The following analytic detects the creation of a new scheduled task with the highest execution privileges via Schtasks.exe. It leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) logs to monitor for specific command-line parameters ('/rl' and 'highest') in schtasks.exe executions. This activity is significant as it is commonly used in AsyncRAT attacks for persistence and privilege escalation. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to maintain persistent access and execute tasks with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and data breaches.
Windows Credentials from Password Stores Chrome LocalState Access: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:13
The following analytic detects non-Chrome processes accessing the Chrome "Local State" file, which contains critical settings and information. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically event code 4663, to identify this behavior. This activity is significant because threat actors can exploit this file to extract the encrypted master key used for decrypting saved passwords in Chrome. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a severe security risk. Monitoring this anomaly helps identify potential threats and safeguard browser-stored data.
Windows Unusual FileZilla XML Config Access: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:1
The following analytic identifies processes accessing FileZilla XML config files such as recentservers.xml and sitemanager.xml. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically monitoring EventCode 4663, which tracks object access events. This activity is significant because it can indicate unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive configuration files used by FileZilla, a popular FTP client. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to data exfiltration, credential theft, or further compromise of the system.
Runas Execution in CommandLine: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:8
The following analytic detects the execution of the runas.exe process with administrator user options. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions and process details. This activity is significant as it may indicate an attempt to gain elevated privileges, a common tactic in privilege escalation and lateral movement. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to execute commands with higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data exfiltration, or further compromise of the target host.
Windows System Shutdown CommandLine: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:9
The following analytic identifies the execution of the Windows shutdown command via the command line interface. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. This activity is significant because attackers may use the shutdown command to erase tracks, cause disruption, or ensure changes take effect after installing backdoors. If confirmed malicious, this activity could lead to system downtime, denial of service, or evasion of security tools, impacting the overall security posture of the network.
CMD Carry Out String Command Parameter: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:13
The following analytic detects the use of `cmd.exe /c` to execute commands, a technique often employed by adversaries and malware to run batch commands or invoke other shells like PowerShell. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions and process metadata. Monitoring this activity is crucial as it can indicate script-based attacks or unauthorized command execution. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, or persistence within the environment.
Windows User Execution Malicious URL Shortcut File: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:9
The following analytic detects the creation URL shortcut files, often used by malware like CHAOS ransomware. It leverages the Endpoint.Filesystem datamodel to identify ".url" files created outside common directories, such as "Program Files". This activity can be significant as ".URL" files can be used as mean to trick the user into visiting certain websites unknowingly, or when placed in certain locations such as "\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Startup\\", it may allow the execution of malicious code upon system reboot. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to achieve persistence and execute harmful payloads, potentially leading to further system compromise and data loss.
WinEvent Scheduled Task Created Within Public Path: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:17
The following analytic detects the creation of scheduled tasks within user-writable paths using Windows Security EventCode 4698. It identifies tasks registered via schtasks.exe or TaskService that execute commands from directories like Public, ProgramData, Temp, and AppData. This behavior is significant as it may indicate an attempt to establish persistence or execute unauthorized commands. If confirmed malicious, an attacker could maintain long-term access, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary code, posing a severe threat to system integrity and security.
Windows Gather Victim Network Info Through Ip Check Web Services: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:13
The following analytic detects processes attempting to connect to known IP check web services. This behavior is identified using Sysmon EventCode 22 logs, specifically monitoring DNS queries to services like "wtfismyip.com" and "ipinfo.io". This activity is significant as it is commonly used by malware, such as Trickbot, for reconnaissance to determine the infected machine's IP address. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to gather network information, aiding in further attacks or lateral movement within the network.
Windows Credential Access From Browser Password Store: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:13
The following analytic identifies a possible non-common browser process accessing its browser user data profile. This tactic/technique has been observed in various Trojan Stealers, such as SnakeKeylogger, which attempt to gather sensitive browser information and credentials as part of their exfiltration strategy. Detecting this anomaly can serve as a valuable pivot for identifying processes that access lists of browser user data profiles unexpectedly. This detection uses a lookup file `browser_app_list` that maintains a list of well known browser applications and the browser paths that are allowed to access the browser user data profiles.
Suspicious Scheduled Task from Public Directory: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:14
The following analytic identifies the creation of scheduled tasks that execute binaries or scripts from public directories, such as users\public, \programdata\, or \windows\temp, using schtasks.exe with the /create command. It leverages Sysmon Event ID 1 data to detect this behavior. This activity is significant because it often indicates an attempt to maintain persistence or execute malicious scripts, which are common tactics in malware deployment. If confirmed as malicious, this could lead to data compromise, unauthorized access, and potential lateral movement within the network.
Non Chrome Process Accessing Chrome Default Dir: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:12
The following analytic detects a non-Chrome process accessing files in the Chrome user default folder. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically event code 4663, to identify unauthorized access attempts. This activity is significant because the Chrome default folder contains sensitive user data such as login credentials, browsing history, and cookies. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could indicate an attempt to exfiltrate sensitive information, often associated with RATs, trojans, and advanced persistent threats like FIN7. Such access could lead to data theft and further compromise of the affected system.
Windows Mark Of The Web Bypass: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:7
The following analytic identifies a suspicious process that deletes the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) data stream. It leverages Sysmon EventCode 23 to detect when a file's Zone.Identifier stream is removed. This activity is significant because it is a common technique used by malware, such as Ave Maria RAT, to bypass security restrictions on files downloaded from the internet. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow an attacker to execute potentially harmful files without triggering security warnings, leading to further compromise of the system.
Windows System Reboot CommandLine: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:8
The following analytic identifies the execution of the Windows command line to reboot a host machine using "shutdown.exe" with specific parameters. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. This activity is significant as it is often associated with advanced persistent threats (APTs) and remote access trojans (RATs) like dcrat, which may use system reboots to disrupt operations, aid in system destruction, or inhibit recovery. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to system downtime, data loss, or hindered incident response efforts.
Windows Boot or Logon Autostart Execution In Startup Folder: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:9
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.
Windows Unusual Intelliform Storage Registry Access: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:1
The following analytic identifies processes accessing Intelliform Storage Registry keys used by Internet Explorer. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically monitoring EventCode 4663, which tracks object access events. This activity is significant because it can indicate unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive registry keys used for storing form data in Internet Explorer. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to data exfiltration, credential theft, or further compromise of the system.
Executables Or Script Creation In Suspicious Path: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:17
The following analytic identifies the creation of executables or scripts in suspicious file paths on Windows systems. It leverages the Endpoint.Filesystem data model to detect files with specific extensions (e.g., .exe, .dll, .ps1) created in uncommon directories (e.g., \windows\fonts\, \users\public\). This activity is significant as adversaries often use these paths to evade detection and maintain persistence. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could allow attackers to execute unauthorized code, escalate privileges, or persist within the environment, posing a significant security threat.
Ping Sleep Batch Command: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:11
The following analytic identifies the execution of ping sleep batch commands.
It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on
process and parent process command-line details. This activity is significant as
it indicates an attempt to delay malicious code execution, potentially evading detection
or sandbox analysis. If confirmed malicious, this technique allows attackers to
bypass security measures, making it harder to detect and analyze their activities,
thereby increasing the risk of prolonged unauthorized access and potential data
exfiltration.
Scheduled Task Deleted Or Created via CMD: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:18
The following analytic identifies the creation or deletion of scheduled tasks using the schtasks.exe utility with the -create or -delete flags. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line executions. This activity is significant as it can indicate unauthorized system manipulation or malicious intent, often associated with threat actors like Dragonfly and incidents such as the SUNBURST attack. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to execute code, escalate privileges, or persist within the environment, posing a significant security risk.
Non Firefox Process Access Firefox Profile Dir: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:11
The following analytic detects non-Firefox processes accessing the Firefox profile directory, which contains sensitive user data such as login credentials, browsing history, and cookies. It leverages Windows Security Event logs, specifically event code 4663, to monitor access attempts. This activity is significant because it may indicate attempts by malware, such as RATs or trojans, to harvest user information. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to data exfiltration, unauthorized access to user accounts, and further compromise of the affected system.
Windows Suspicious Process File Path: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:14
The following analytic identifies processes running from file paths not typically associated with legitimate software. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on specific process paths within the Endpoint data model. This activity is significant because adversaries often use unconventional file paths to execute malicious code without requiring administrative privileges. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could indicate an attempt to bypass security controls, leading to unauthorized software execution, potential system compromise, and further malicious activities within the environment.
Registry Keys Used For Persistence: endpointEndpoint2025-07-16version:23
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.
