Detectionmediumtest
Harvesting Of Wifi Credentials Via Netsh.EXE
Detect the harvesting of wifi credentials using netsh.exe
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Andreas Hunkeler, oscd.communityCreated Mon Apr 20Updated Mon Feb 1342b1a5b8-353f-4f10-b256-39de4467faffwindows
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_img:
- Image|endswith: '\netsh.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'netsh.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'wlan'
- ' s'
- ' p'
- ' k'
- '=clear'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
42b1a5b8-353f-4f10-b256-39de4467faff
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Apr 20
Modified
Mon Feb 13
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_netsh_wifi_credential_harvesting.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.credential-accessattack.t1040