Detectionhightest
Execution via WorkFolders.exe
Detects using WorkFolders.exe to execute an arbitrary control.exe
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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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith: '\control.exe'
ParentImage|endswith: '\WorkFolders.exe'
filter:
Image: 'C:\Windows\System32\control.exe'
condition: selection and not filterFalse Positives
Legitimate usage of the uncommon Windows Work Folders feature.
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MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
0bbc6369-43e3-453d-9944-cae58821c173
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Oct 21
Modified
Sun Dec 25
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_susp_workfolders.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1218