Detectionlowtest
Stop Windows Service Via Net.EXE
Detects the stopping of a Windows service via the "net" utility.
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Jakob Weinzettl, oscd.community, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Sun Mar 0588872991-7445-4a22-90b2-a3adadb0e827windows
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:
- OriginalFileName:
- 'net.exe'
- 'net1.exe'
- Image|endswith:
- '\net.exe'
- '\net1.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains: ' stop '
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
There are many legitimate reasons to stop a service. This rule isn't looking for any suspicious behaviour in particular. Filter legitimate activity accordingly
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
88872991-7445-4a22-90b2-a3adadb0e827
Status
test
Level
low
Type
Detection
Created
Sun Mar 05
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_net_stop_service.yml
Raw Tags
attack.impactattack.t1489