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This rule detects potential attempts to steal browser data by monitoring process creation events for specific command-line utilities (copy, move, xcopy, robocopy, esentutl) combined with paths commonly associated with web browser user data directories. Adversaries often acquire credentials from web browsers by copying or moving these files, which may contain saved usernames and passwords.
This detection rule identifies the execution of WinPEAS (Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Script), a post-exploitation reconnaissance tool used to discover privilege escalation paths on Windows systems. WinPEAS performs a wide range of local enumeration checks, including service misconfigurations, permission issues, token privileges, and more. Its usage is commonly observed during red team assessments and by adversaries seeking to elevate privileges after gaining initial access. The rule looks for common WinPEAS executable names, specific command-line arguments used by WinPEAS for various enumeration tasks, and patterns indicative of downloading WinPEAS PowerShell scripts from GitHub.
This detection rule identifies the execution of the Purple Knight tool, a free Active Directory security assessment utility developed by Semperis. Purple Knight is designed to scan for AD vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and common attack paths. While it is a legitimate tool used by defenders, its execution in production environments may also indicate red team activity or unauthorized reconnaissance by adversaries attempting to map domain weaknesses.
Detects the execution of known attacker tools, specifically those associated with the IronSharpPack toolset. This rule identifies process launches where common command and scripting interpreters (cmd.exe, python, ipy.exe, powershell.exe, pwsh.exe, wsl.exe) are used to execute scripts or binaries with names indicative of IronSharpPack components. The presence of these tools in an unauthorized environment suggests malicious activity, often related to offensive security operations, post-exploitation, or privilege escalation.
Detects the enabling of the Windows Recall feature by manipulating registry keys using `reg.exe`. This rule specifically looks for commands that either delete the `DisableAIDataAnalysis` registry value or set it to `0` within the `Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI` path, indicating an attempt to activate the Recall feature. This activity is often associated with post-exploitation discovery and collection by adversaries.
Detects when an attacker tries to change User Account Control (UAC) elevation request destination via the "PromptOnSecureDesktop" value. The "PromptOnSecureDesktop" setting specifically determines whether UAC prompts are displayed on the secure desktop. The secure desktop is a separate desktop environment that's isolated from other processes running on the system. It's designed to prevent malicious software from intercepting or tampering with UAC prompts. When "PromptOnSecureDesktop" is set to 0, UAC prompts are displayed on the user's current desktop instead of the secure desktop. This reduces the level of security because it potentially exposes the prompts to manipulation by malicious software.
WinPEAS is a script that search for possible paths to escalate privileges on Windows hosts. The checks are explained on book.hacktricks.xyz
This detection rule identifies the execution of the Purple Knight tool, a free Active Directory security assessment utility developed by Semperis. Purple Knight is designed to scan for AD vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and common attack paths. While it is a legitimate tool used by defenders, its execution in production environments may also indicate red team activity or unauthorized reconnaissance by adversaries attempting to map domain weaknesses.
Detects the use of Windows API (WinAPI) functions being called directly via the command line. This technique is often used by threat actors, for example, with tools like winapiexec, to perform various malicious actions such as privilege escalation, process injection, or credential dumping by directly interacting with low-level operating system functions. The rule specifically looks for a wide range of sensitive WinAPI function names and DLLs in the command line arguments of newly created processes.
Detects when the Console Window Host (conhost.exe) process is spawned by an uncommon parent process, which could be indicative of potential code injection activity. The rule specifically looks for conhost.exe being spawned by processes other than a predefined list of common and legitimate parents, while also filtering out specific command-line patterns for svchost.exe and Dropbox to reduce false positives.
This detection rule identifies the execution of WinPEAS (Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Script), a post-exploitation reconnaissance tool used to discover privilege escalation paths on Windows systems. WinPEAS performs a wide range of local enumeration checks, including service misconfigurations, permission issues, token privileges, and more. Its usage is commonly observed during red team assessments and by adversaries seeking to elevate privileges after gaining initial access. WinPEAS checks are well-documented in the HackTricks knowledge base.
This detection rule identifies uncommon or suspicious Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools, leveraging intelligence from the LOL-RMM (Living Off the Land RMM) project. While RMM tools are widely used for IT administration, remote support, and network management, they are also frequently abused by attackers, initial access brokers (IABs), and ransomware operators to establish persistent remote access, execute malicious commands, or deploy additional payloads. This rule detects RMM software that is not commonly observed in the environment, indicating potential unauthorized access or lateral movement.
Adversaries may acquire credentials from web browsers by reading files specific to the target browser.
Web browsers commonly save credentials such as website usernames and passwords so that they do not need to be entered manually in the future.
Web browsers typically store the credentials in an encrypted format within a credential store.
Web browsers commonly save credentials such as website usernames and passwords so that they do not need to be entered manually in the future.
Web browsers typically store the credentials in an encrypted format within a credential store.
Detects exploitation of LNK file command-line length discrepancy, where attackers hide malicious commands beyond the 260-character UI limit while the actual command-line argument field supports 4096 characters using whitespace padding (e.g., 0x20, 0x09-0x0D).
Adversaries insert non-printable whitespace characters (e.g., Line Feed \x0A, Carriage Return \x0D) to pad the visible section of the LNK file, pushing malicious commands past the UI-visible boundary.
The hidden payload, executed at runtime but invisible in Windows Explorer properties, enables stealthy execution and evasion—commonly used for social engineering attacks.
This rule flags suspicious use of such padding observed in real-world attacks.
Adversaries insert non-printable whitespace characters (e.g., Line Feed \x0A, Carriage Return \x0D) to pad the visible section of the LNK file, pushing malicious commands past the UI-visible boundary.
The hidden payload, executed at runtime but invisible in Windows Explorer properties, enables stealthy execution and evasion—commonly used for social engineering attacks.
This rule flags suspicious use of such padding observed in real-world attacks.
Detects the dump of highly sensitive files such as "NTDS.DIT" and "SECURITY" hive.
Attackers can leverage the "wbadmin" utility in order to dump sensitive files that might contain credential or sensitive information.
Attackers can leverage the "wbadmin" utility in order to dump sensitive files that might contain credential or sensitive information.
Detects the recovery of files from backups via "wbadmin.exe".
Attackers can restore sensitive files such as NTDS.DIT or Registry Hives from backups in order to potentially extract credentials.
Attackers can restore sensitive files such as NTDS.DIT or Registry Hives from backups in order to potentially extract credentials.
Detects the dump of highly sensitive files such as "NTDS.DIT" and "SECURITY" hive.
Attackers can leverage the "wbadmin" utility in order to dump sensitive files that might contain credential or sensitive information.
Attackers can leverage the "wbadmin" utility in order to dump sensitive files that might contain credential or sensitive information.
Detects when the Console Window Host (conhost.exe) process is spawned by an uncommon parent process, which could be indicative of potential code injection activity.
Detects the deletion of files commonly used for backups by adversaries to prevent system recovery. This rule specifically looks for deletion actions performed by common Windows command-line interpreters and system utilities on files with backup-related extensions.
Detects the use of WinAPI Functions via the commandline. As seen used by threat actors via the tool winapiexec
Detects suspicious encoded character syntax often used for defense evasion
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