Emerging Threatcriticaltest
Moriya Rootkit File Created
Detects the creation of a file named "MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys" in a specific location. This filename was reported to be related to the Moriya rootkit as described in the securelist's Operation TunnelSnake report.
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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 Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
TargetFilename: 'C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Sub-techniques
Other
detection.emerging-threats
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
a1507d71-0b60-44f6-b17c-bf53220fdd88
Status
test
Level
critical
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Thu May 06
Modified
Fri May 05
Author
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2021/Malware/Moriya-Rootkit/file_event_win_moriya_rootkit.yml
Raw Tags
attack.persistenceattack.privilege-escalationattack.t1543.003detection.emerging-threats