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Netcat The Powershell Version

Adversaries may use a non-application layer protocol for communication between host and C2 server or among infected hosts within a network

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François HubautCreated Wed Jul 21Updated Fri Oct 27c5b20776-639a-49bf-94c7-84f912b91c15windows
Log Source
WindowsPowerShell Classic
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryPowerShell Classic← raw: ps_classic_start
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        Data|contains:
            - 'powercat '
            - 'powercat.ps1'
    condition: selection
False Positives
Unknown

False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.

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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
c5b20776-639a-49bf-94c7-84f912b91c15
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Wed Jul 21
Modified
Fri Oct 27
Author
François Hubaut
Path
rules/windows/powershell/powershell_classic/posh_pc_powercat.yml
Raw Tags
attack.command-and-controlattack.t1095
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