Detectionhightest
Suspicious Windows ANONYMOUS LOGON Local Account Created
Detects the creation of suspicious accounts similar to ANONYMOUS LOGON, such as using additional spaces. Created as an covering detection for exclusion of Logon Type 3 from ANONYMOUS LOGON accounts.
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Log Source
Windowssecurity
ProductWindows← raw: windows
Servicesecurity← raw: security
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4720
SamAccountName|contains|all:
- 'ANONYMOUS'
- 'LOGON'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
1bbf25b9-8038-4154-a50b-118f2a32be27
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Oct 31
Modified
Sun Oct 09
Author
Path
rules/windows/builtin/security/win_security_susp_local_anon_logon_created.yml
Raw Tags
attack.persistenceattack.t1136.001attack.t1136.002