Emerging Threatmediumtest
Kapeka Backdoor Configuration Persistence
Detects registry set activity of a value called "Seed" stored in the "\Cryptography\Providers\" registry key. The Kapeka backdoor leverages this location to register a new SIP provider for backdoor configuration persistence.
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Emerging Threat
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Developed to detect an active or emerging threat. Prioritize investigation of any alerts and correlate with threat intelligence.
Log Source
WindowsRegistry Set
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Set← raw: registry_set
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
TargetObject|contains: '\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers\{'
TargetObject|endswith: '\Seed'
filter_main_empty:
Details|contains: '(Empty)'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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detection.emerging-threats
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
cbaa3ef3-07a9-4c8e-82d1-9e40578da7fd
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Wed Jul 03
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2024/Malware/kapeka/registry_set_malware_kapeka_backdoor_configuration.yml
Raw Tags
attack.persistenceattack.defense-evasionattack.t1553.003detection.emerging-threats