Detectionmediumtest
Remote Access Tool - RURAT Execution From Unusual Location
Detects execution of Remote Utilities RAT (RURAT) from an unusual location (outside of 'C:\Program Files')
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Mon Sep 19Updated Sun Mar 05e01fa958-6893-41d4-ae03-182477c5e77dwindows
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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
- Image|endswith:
- '\rutserv.exe'
- '\rfusclient.exe'
- Product: 'Remote Utilities'
filter:
Image|startswith:
- 'C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities'
- 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Remote Utilities'
condition: selection and not filterFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
e01fa958-6893-41d4-ae03-182477c5e77d
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Sep 19
Modified
Sun Mar 05
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_remote_access_tools_rurat_non_default_location.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasion