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HackTool - SOAPHound Execution
Detects the execution of SOAPHound, a .NET tool for collecting Active Directory data, using specific command-line arguments that may indicate an attempt to extract sensitive AD information.
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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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_1:
CommandLine|contains:
- ' --buildcache '
- ' --bhdump '
- ' --certdump '
- ' --dnsdump '
selection_2:
CommandLine|contains:
- ' -c '
- ' --cachefilename '
- ' -o '
- ' --outputdirectory'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
e92a4287-e072-4a40-9739-370c106bb750
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Jan 26
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_hktl_soaphound_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.t1087