Detectionmediumtest

Potential Packet Capture Activity Via Start-NetEventSession - ScriptBlock

Detects the execution of powershell scripts with calls to the "Start-NetEventSession" cmdlet. Which allows an attacker to start event and packet capture for a network event session. Adversaries may attempt to capture network to gather information over the course of an operation. Data captured via this technique may include user credentials, especially those sent over an insecure, unencrypted protocol.

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François HubautCreated Sun May 12da34e323-1e65-42db-83be-a6725ac2caa3windows
Log Source
WindowsPowerShell Script
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryPowerShell Script← raw: ps_script

Definition

Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled

Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains: 'Start-NetEventSession'
    condition: selection
False Positives

Legitimate network diagnostic scripts.

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
da34e323-1e65-42db-83be-a6725ac2caa3
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sun May 12
Path
rules/windows/powershell/powershell_script/posh_ps_packet_capture.yml
Raw Tags
attack.credential-accessattack.discoveryattack.t1040
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