Detectionmediumtest
Suspicious SysAidServer Child
Detects suspicious child processes of SysAidServer (as seen in MERCURY threat actor intrusions)
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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 Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
ParentImage|endswith:
- '\java.exe'
- '\javaw.exe'
ParentCommandLine|contains: 'SysAidServer'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
60bfeac3-0d35-4302-8efb-1dd16f715bc6
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Aug 26
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_java_sysaidserver_susp_child_process.yml
Raw Tags
attack.lateral-movementattack.t1210