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Detects the execution of the process 'rnpkeys.exe' initiated by 'msiexec.exe' from the '\ProgramData\keyroll\' directory. This activity may indicate malicious use of the Windows Installer to proxy the execution of unauthorized or potentially malicious key management software.
Detects a suspicious execution chain where explorer.exe (typically via the Run dialog) executes PowerShell, which subsequently launches msiexec.exe to silently install the PuTTY SSH client. This sequence is characteristic of the 'ClickFix' technique, which uses social engineering to trick users into running malicious commands for remote access deployment.
This rule detects a sequential multi-stage execution chain starting with msiexec.exe launching a hidden PowerShell script, followed by wscript.exe executing a VBScript agent, and finally node.exe executing a JavaScript file within a short time window. This pattern is indicative of a complex, multi-stage dropper or malware execution flow.
This rule detects potentially malicious activity involving the execution of Node.js scripts initiated by system script proxies (wscript, cscript, msiexec) within specific paths, often associated with subsequent installation of VBScript agents or direct network communication with a known command-and-control IP address.
This rule detects the suspicious use of signed Windows binaries (rundll32.exe, regsvr32.exe, mshta.exe, msiexec.exe) to execute remote content via URLs or scripts, or when triggered by common office applications and browsers. This behavior is often indicative of living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques used for download/execution of payloads or bypassing security controls.
Detects the execution of known Living-off-the-Land Binaries (LOLBins) such as mshta, certutil, regsvr32, rundll32, and msiexec, where the command-line arguments contain suspicious patterns indicative of script execution or remote file fetching. These behaviors are consistent with T1218 (System Binary Proxy Execution) to bypass security controls by utilizing trusted, signed binaries to execute malicious code.
This rule detects potentially malicious activity involving the execution of Node.js scripts initiated by system script proxies (wscript, cscript, msiexec) within specific paths, often associated with subsequent installation of VBScript agents or direct network communication with a known command-and-control IP address.
Detects instances where msiexec.exe, the Windows Installer utility, spawns cmd.exe to execute a batch file named 'xupdate.bat' located within the 'AppData\Roaming\Traiolx Custom Utils\' directory. This behavior is indicative of malicious persistence or execution mechanisms, often associated with loaders like LegionLoader that leverage installer binaries for evasion.
Detects a multi-stage infection chain associated with RedFlick, involving the delivery of VHDX files or PDF attachments. The rule correlates malicious activities such as SSH-based tool download (using PermitLocalCommand), PowerShell-based PDF decoding/extraction, PowerShell VHDX disk mounting, and silent MSI installation from remote URLs. It monitors for these activities within user-writable directories like Downloads or Temp.
Detects a multi-stage infection chain associated with RedFlick, involving the delivery of VHDX files or PDF attachments. The rule correlates malicious activities such as SSH-based tool download (using PermitLocalCommand), PowerShell-based PDF decoding/extraction, PowerShell VHDX disk mounting, and silent MSI installation from remote URLs. It monitors for these activities within user-writable directories like Downloads or Temp.
This rule detects a suspicious sequence of events where a process named RMM.Agent.exe executes a PowerShell command to download and install 'ClientSetup.msi' via msiexec.exe, followed closely by the execution of a ScreenConnect client process. This chain of activity is consistent with unauthorized or potentially malicious deployment of ScreenConnect (ConnectWise Control) for persistent remote access.
This rule detects a suspicious sequence of events where a process named RMM.Agent.exe executes a PowerShell command to download and install 'ClientSetup.msi' via msiexec.exe, followed closely by the execution of a ScreenConnect client process. This chain of activity is consistent with unauthorized or potentially malicious deployment of ScreenConnect (ConnectWise Control) for persistent remote access.
Detects a suspected ClickFix infection sequence associated with Psychedelic Stealer. The rule identifies a user navigating to known malicious lure pages (often mimicking Cloudflare CAPTCHAs) followed shortly by the Windows Run dialog (explorer.exe) initiating msiexec.exe to execute a remote MSI file.
Detects a suspected ClickFix infection sequence associated with Psychedelic Stealer. The rule identifies a user navigating to known malicious lure pages (often mimicking Cloudflare CAPTCHAs) followed shortly by the Windows Run dialog (explorer.exe) initiating msiexec.exe to execute a remote MSI file.
Detects a suspected ClickFix infection sequence associated with Psychedelic Stealer. The rule identifies a user navigating to known malicious lure pages (often mimicking Cloudflare CAPTCHAs) followed shortly by the Windows Run dialog (explorer.exe) initiating msiexec.exe to execute a remote MSI file.
Detects a suspected ClickFix infection sequence associated with Psychedelic Stealer. The rule identifies a user navigating to known malicious lure pages (often mimicking Cloudflare CAPTCHAs) followed shortly by the Windows Run dialog (explorer.exe) initiating msiexec.exe to execute a remote MSI file.
This rule detects potentially malicious file execution by monitoring for the usage of .pif files, often disguised as image files or documents, which subsequently launch suspicious child processes such as msiexec, wscript, cscript, or rundll32. The detection logic matches on specific parent processes (e.g., browsers, email clients, file explorers) triggering the file, followed by suspicious command line arguments within a 10-minute window.
Detects potential staging and execution chains involving remote MSI file fetching via msiexec.exe, or the execution of .wsf scripts or registry imports originating from or residing in AppData directories. This behavior is indicative of multistage malware delivery or persistence mechanisms where components are downloaded and executed using LOLBins.
This rule detects potentially malicious usage of msiexec.exe where the command line contains obfuscation techniques such as excessive spacing, Unicode character substitution, or suspicious case variations. It specifically looks for activity initiated by common shell processes like explorer.exe or cmd.exe that involves the /package argument or URL-based loading, which is a common indicator of MSI-based payload delivery.
Detects the execution of msiexec.exe to install an MSI package from a remote URL. This pattern involves the Windows Installer utility being invoked by explorer.exe with the /i (install) and /passive (unattended installation) flags, indicating a potentially malicious download and execution chain often used to deliver payloads via social engineering.
Detects instances where msiexec.exe is used in conjunction with specific application names (Spotify, Zoom, Teams) in the command line, and subsequently launches suspicious child processes such as wscript.exe, cscript.exe, or powershell.exe with specific script or executable arguments. This pattern is often associated with malicious installers or trojanized software attempting to execute embedded payloads.
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