GCC Compiler Used to Build Malware on Host

Darshan Thummar@Mighty

•updated Jun 11, 2026•0•0•1

This rule detects HTTP requests that contain 'gcc' and '-o' in the URI, which could indicate an attempt to compile malware on a host using the GCC compiler. This activity is often associated with defense evasion techniques where an attacker compiles malicious code directly on a compromised system.