Threat Huntinformationaltest

Potential BOINC Software Execution (UC-Berkeley Signature)

Detects the use of software that is related to the University of California, Berkeley via metadata information. This indicates it may be related to BOINC software and can be used maliciously if unauthorized.

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Matt Anderson (Huntress)Created Tue Jul 230090b851-3543-42db-828c-02fee986ff0bwindows
Hunting Hypothesis
Log Source
WindowsProcess Creation
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation

Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.

Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        Description: 'University of California, Berkeley'
    condition: selection
False Positives

This software can be used for legitimate purposes when installed intentionally.

MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
0090b851-3543-42db-828c-02fee986ff0b
Status
test
Level
informational
Type
Threat Hunt
Created
Tue Jul 23
Path
rules-threat-hunting/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_boinc_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.defense-evasionattack.t1553detection.threat-hunting
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