Sigma Rules
896 rules found for "persistence"
Narrator's Feedback-Hub Persistence
Detects abusing Windows 10 Narrator's Feedback-Hub
NetNTLM Downgrade Attack - Registry
Detects NetNTLM downgrade attack
New DLL Added to AppCertDlls Registry Key
Dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that are specified in the AppCertDLLs value in the Registry key can be abused to obtain persistence and privilege escalation by causing a malicious DLL to be loaded and run in the context of separate processes on the computer.
New DLL Added to AppInit_DLLs Registry Key
DLLs that are specified in the AppInit_DLLs value in the Registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows are loaded by user32.dll into every process that loads user32.dll
Office Application Startup - Office Test
Detects the addition of office test registry that allows a user to specify an arbitrary DLL that will be executed every time an Office application is started
Registry Persistence Mechanisms in Recycle Bin
Detects persistence registry keys for Recycle Bin
RedMimicry Winnti Playbook Registry Manipulation
Detects actions caused by the RedMimicry Winnti playbook
WINEKEY Registry Modification
Detects potential malicious modification of run keys by winekey or team9 backdoor
Run Once Task Configuration in Registry
Rule to detect the configuration of Run Once registry key. Configured payload can be run by runonce.exe /AlternateShellStartup
Shell Open Registry Keys Manipulation
Detects the shell open key manipulation (exefile and ms-settings) used for persistence and the pattern of UAC Bypass using fodhelper.exe, computerdefaults.exe, slui.exe via registry keys (e.g. UACMe 33 or 62)
Potential Credential Dumping Via LSASS SilentProcessExit Technique
Detects changes to the Registry in which a monitor program gets registered to dump the memory of the lsass.exe process
Security Support Provider (SSP) Added to LSA Configuration
Detects the addition of a SSP to the registry. Upon a reboot or API call, SSP DLLs gain access to encrypted and plaintext passwords stored in Windows.
Sticky Key Like Backdoor Usage - Registry
Detects the usage and installation of a backdoor that uses an option to register a malicious debugger for built-in tools that are accessible in the login screen
Atbroker Registry Change
Detects creation/modification of Assistive Technology applications and persistence with usage of 'at'
Suspicious Run Key from Download
Detects the suspicious RUN keys created by software located in Download or temporary Outlook/Internet Explorer directories
DLL Load via LSASS
Detects a method to load DLL via LSASS process using an undocumented Registry key
Registry Tampering by Potentially Suspicious Processes
Detects suspicious registry modifications made by suspicious processes such as script engine processes such as WScript, or CScript etc. These processes are rarely used for legitimate registry modifications, and their activity may indicate an attempt to modify the registry without using standard tools like regedit.exe or reg.exe, potentially for evasion and persistence.
Registry Persistence via Service in Safe Mode
Detects the modification of the registry to allow a driver or service to persist in Safe Mode.
Add Port Monitor Persistence in Registry
Adversaries may use port monitors to run an attacker supplied DLL during system boot for persistence or privilege escalation. A port monitor can be set through the AddMonitor API call to set a DLL to be loaded at startup.
Add Debugger Entry To AeDebug For Persistence
Detects when an attacker adds a new "Debugger" value to the "AeDebug" key in order to achieve persistence which will get invoked when an application crashes
Allow RDP Remote Assistance Feature
Detect enable rdp feature to allow specific user to rdp connect on the targeted machine
Classes Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of Windows Registry Classes keys used for persistence. Adversaries modify these autostart extensibility points (ASEP) to execute malicious code when file types are opened or actions are performed. Various legitimate software also uses these keys. Currently, this rule only filters out known legitimate software paths, thus it is recommended to review and tune filters for your environment to reduce false positives before deploying to production.
Common Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
CurrentControlSet Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
CurrentVersion Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
CurrentVersion NT Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
Internet Explorer Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
Office Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry. Adversaries may modify these keys to execute malicious code when Office files are opened. There are various legitimate add-ins that also use these keys and this filter list might not be exhaustive. Thus, it is recommended to review and tune filters for your environment to reduce false positives before deploying to production.
Session Manager Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
System Scripts Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
WinSock2 Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
Wow6432Node CurrentVersion Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
Wow6432Node Classes Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
Wow6432Node Windows NT CurrentVersion Autorun Keys Modification
Detects modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry.
New BgInfo.EXE Custom DB Path Registry Configuration
Detects setting of a new registry database value related to BgInfo configuration. Attackers can for example set this value to save the results of the commands executed by BgInfo in order to exfiltrate information.
New BgInfo.EXE Custom VBScript Registry Configuration
Detects setting of a new registry value related to BgInfo configuration, which can be abused to execute custom VBScript via "BgInfo.exe"
New BgInfo.EXE Custom WMI Query Registry Configuration
Detects setting of a new registry value related to BgInfo configuration, which can be abused to execute custom WMI query via "BgInfo.exe"
Bypass UAC Using Event Viewer
Bypasses User Account Control using Event Viewer and a relevant Windows Registry modification
Default RDP Port Changed to Non Standard Port
Detects changes to the default RDP port. Remote desktop is a common feature in operating systems. It allows a user to log into a remote system using an interactive session with a graphical user interface. Microsoft refers to its implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
IE Change Domain Zone
Hides the file extension through modification of the registry
Running Chrome VPN Extensions via the Registry 2 VPN Extension
Running Chrome VPN Extensions via the Registry install 2 vpn extension
ClickOnce Trust Prompt Tampering
Detects changes to the ClickOnce trust prompt registry key in order to enable an installation from different locations such as the Internet.
Potential CobaltStrike Service Installations - Registry
Detects known malicious service installs that appear in cases in which a Cobalt Strike beacon elevates privileges or lateral movement.
COM Hijack via Sdclt
Detects changes to 'HKCU\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\open\command\DelegateExecute'
CrashControl CrashDump Disabled
Detects disabling the CrashDump per registry (as used by HermeticWiper)
Security Event Logging Disabled via MiniNt Registry Key - Registry Set
Detects the addition of the 'MiniNt' key to the registry. Upon a reboot, Windows Event Log service will stop writing events. Windows Event Log is a service that collects and stores event logs from the operating system and applications. It is an important component of Windows security and auditing. Adversary may want to disable this service to disable logging of security events which could be used to detect their activities.
Service Binary in Suspicious Folder
Detect the creation of a service with a service binary located in a suspicious directory
Custom File Open Handler Executes PowerShell
Detects the abuse of custom file open handler, executing powershell