Detectionmediumtest
Created Files by Microsoft Sync Center
This rule detects suspicious files created by Microsoft Sync Center (mobsync)
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Log Source
WindowsFile Event
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryFile Event← raw: file_event
Events for file system activity including creation, modification, and deletion.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_mobsync:
Image|endswith: '\mobsync.exe'
filter_created_file:
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.dll'
- '.exe'
condition: selection_mobsync and filter_created_fileFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
409f8a98-4496-4aaa-818a-c931c0a8b832
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Apr 28
Modified
Thu Jun 02
Author
Path
rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_susp_creation_by_mobsync.yml
Raw Tags
attack.privilege-escalationattack.t1055attack.t1218attack.executionattack.defense-evasion