Detectionhightest
Renamed Plink Execution
Detects the execution of a renamed version of the Plink binary
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Mon Jun 06Updated Fri Feb 031c12727d-02bf-45ff-a9f3-d49806a3cf43windows
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:
- OriginalFileName: 'Plink'
- CommandLine|contains|all:
- ' -l forward'
- ' -P '
- ' -R '
filter:
Image|endswith: '\plink.exe'
condition: selection and not filterFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
1c12727d-02bf-45ff-a9f3-d49806a3cf43
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Jun 06
Modified
Fri Feb 03
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_renamed_plink.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1036