Emerging Threathightest

SNAKE Malware Covert Store Registry Key

Detects any registry event that targets the key 'SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\n' which is a key related to SNAKE malware as described by CISA

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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Thu May 11d0fa35db-0e92-400e-aa16-d32ae25216182023
Emerging Threat
Active Threat

Developed to detect an active or emerging threat. Prioritize investigation of any alerts and correlate with threat intelligence.

Log Source
WindowsRegistry Event
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Event← raw: registry_event

Events for Windows Registry modifications including key creation, modification, and deletion.

Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        TargetObject|endswith: 'SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\n'
    condition: selection
MITRE ATT&CK

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detection.emerging-threats
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
d0fa35db-0e92-400e-aa16-d32ae2521618
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Thu May 11
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2023/Malware/SNAKE/registry_event_malware_snake_covert_store_key.yml
Raw Tags
attack.persistencedetection.emerging-threats
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