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Detects specific Windows registry modifications made by BlackByte ransomware variants. BlackByte sets three different registry values to escalate privileges and begin setting the stage for lateral movement and encryption. This rule triggers when any of the specified registry keys are set to DWORD 1.
The following analytic detects the modification of firewall settings to allow file and printer sharing. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions involving 'netsh' commands that enable file and printer sharing. This activity is significant because it can indicate an attempt by ransomware to discover and encrypt files on additional machines connected to the compromised host. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to widespread file encryption across the network, significantly increasing the impact of a ransomware attack.
The following analytic identifies the execution of rundll32.exe with the DLL function names "Start" and "StartW," commonly associated with Cobalt Strike payloads. This detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions and process metadata. This activity is significant as it often indicates the presence of malicious payloads, such as Cobalt Strike, which can lead to unauthorized code execution. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to inject shellcode, escalate privileges, and maintain persistence within the environment.
The following analytic detects the execution of gpupdate.exe without any command line arguments. This behavior is identified using data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process execution logs. It is significant because gpupdate.exe typically runs with specific arguments, and its execution without them is often associated with malicious activities, such as those performed by Cobalt Strike. If confirmed malicious, this activity could indicate an attempt to execute unauthorized commands or scripts, potentially leading to further system compromise or lateral movement within the network.
The following analytic detects the loading of drivers from suspicious paths, which is a technique often used by malicious software such as coin miners (e.g., xmrig). It leverages Sysmon EventCode 6 to identify drivers loaded from non-standard directories. This activity is significant because legitimate drivers typically reside in specific system directories, and deviations may indicate malicious activity. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to execute code at the kernel level, potentially leading to privilege escalation, persistence, or further system compromise.
This rule detects the Warlock ransomware by identifying specific byte patterns associated with its core functionalities. These patterns include code responsible for encrypting files, killing processes, stopping services, and discovering drives, which are common behaviors of ransomware.
KQL Query
Detects a suspicious command-line pattern often used by ransomware, where the 'ping' command is used with a delay (e.g., '-n 3') to introduce a pause, immediately followed by the 'del' command with force and quiet flags ('-f -q') to delete a file. This technique is typically employed to hide the initial infection vector or other malicious files by deleting them after execution.
Detects the execution of "Diskshadow.exe" in script mode using the "/s" flag, where the script is located in a potentially suspicious directory such as temporary folders or user application data directories. This behavior is often associated with defense evasion and system recovery inhibition by adversaries.
The following analytic detects suspicious raw access reads to the drive containing the Master Boot Record (MBR). It leverages Sysmon EventCode 9 to identify processes attempting to read or write to the MBR sector, excluding legitimate system processes. This activity is significant because adversaries often target the MBR to wipe, encrypt, or overwrite it as part of their impact payload. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to system instability, data loss, or a complete system compromise, severely impacting the organization's operations.
This rule detects files associated with Qilin (aka Agenda) ransomware based on known malicious file hashes. It monitors for file creation or process execution events where the SHA1, SHA256, or MD5 hash matches a predefined list of Qilin ransomware hashes.
KQL Query from file: DEVMAN ransomware detection
KQL Query from file: Detecting External Microsoft Teams Spray
Detects the execution of DragonForce ransomware binary or its associated event log clearing batch script, as observed in attacks leveraging SimpleHelp vulnerabilities.
KQL Query
The following analytic detects instances of DLLHost.exe running without command line arguments while establishing a network connection. This behavior is identified using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, focusing on process execution and network activity data. It is significant because DLLHost.exe typically runs with specific arguments, and its absence can indicate malicious activity, such as Cobalt Strike usage. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to execute code, move laterally, or exfiltrate data, posing a severe threat to the network's security.
This rule detects modifications to specific Windows Registry keys that are known to be used by BlackByte ransomware for privilege escalation and to prepare for lateral movement and encryption. Specifically, it looks for the setting of 'LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy', 'EnableLinkedConnections', and 'LongPathsEnabled' to a DWORD value of '1'. These modifications can enable administrative shares for non-administrator accounts, allow for longer file paths, and potentially facilitate ransomware operations.
Find use of Alternate Data Streams (ADS) for anti-forensic purposes.
Alternate Data Streams execution.
Alternate Data Streams execution.
This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, Ransomware continues to hit healthcare, critical services. There is also a related blog.
In April of 2020, security researchers observed multiple ransomware campaigns using the same set of techniques.
The following query detects attempts to use fsutil.exe to clear system logs and delete forensic artifacts.
The See also section below lists more queries related to techniques shared by these campaigns.
Reference - https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/04/28/ransomware-groups-continue-to-target-healthcare-critical-services-heres-how-to-reduce-risk/
In April of 2020, security researchers observed multiple ransomware campaigns using the same set of techniques.
The following query detects attempts to use fsutil.exe to clear system logs and delete forensic artifacts.
The See also section below lists more queries related to techniques shared by these campaigns.
Reference - https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/04/28/ransomware-groups-continue-to-target-healthcare-critical-services-heres-how-to-reduce-risk/
This query will hunt for files matching the current abuse.ch recent threat feed based on Sha256. Currently the query is set up to analyze the last day worth of events, but this is configurable using the MaxAge variable.
C2-NamedPipe
KQL
Detects the creation of a named pipe used by known APT malware.
Reference - https://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-wpo/4de75e21-36fd-440a-859b-75accc74487c
Reference - https://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-wpo/4de75e21-36fd-440a-859b-75accc74487c
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