Detectionhightest
File Explorer Folder Opened Using Explorer Folder Shortcut Via Shell
Detects the initial execution of "cmd.exe" which spawns "explorer.exe" with the appropriate command line arguments for opening the "My Computer" folder.
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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:
- '\cmd.exe'
- '\powershell.exe'
- '\pwsh.exe'
Image|endswith: '\explorer.exe'
CommandLine|contains: 'shell:mycomputerfolder'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
c3d76afc-93df-461e-8e67-9b2bad3f2ac4
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Dec 22
Modified
Fri Aug 23
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_explorer_folder_shortcut_via_shell_binary.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.t1135