Detectionhightest

Use of W32tm as Timer

When configured with suitable command line arguments, w32tm can act as a delay mechanism

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François HubautCreated Sun Sep 256da2c9f5-7c53-401b-aacb-92c040ce1215windows
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_w32tm:
        - Image|endswith: '\w32tm.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'w32time.dll'
    selection_cmd:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - '/stripchart'
            - '/computer:'
            - '/period:'
            - '/dataonly'
            - '/samples:'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives

Legitimate use

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
6da2c9f5-7c53-401b-aacb-92c040ce1215
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Sun Sep 25
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_w32tm.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.t1124
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