Detectionmediumtest
PUA - Mouse Lock Execution
In Kaspersky's 2020 Incident Response Analyst Report they listed legitimate tool "Mouse Lock" as being used for both credential access and collection in security incidents.
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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:
- Product|contains: 'Mouse Lock'
- Company|contains: 'Misc314'
- CommandLine|contains: 'Mouse Lock_'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Legitimate uses of Mouse Lock software
MITRE ATT&CK
Sub-techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
c9192ad9-75e5-43eb-8647-82a0a5b493e3
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Aug 13
Modified
Tue Feb 21
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_pua_mouselock_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.credential-accessattack.collectionattack.t1056.002