Rule Library

Sigma Rules

1,788 rules found for "Nextron Systems"

3,731Total
3,132Detection
457Emerging
139Hunting
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Axios NPM Compromise File Creation Indicators - Windows

Detects file creation events linked to the Axios NPM supply chain compromise. Axios is a popular JavaScript HTTP client. On March 30, 2026, malicious versions (1.14.1, 0.30.4) were published to npm, injecting a dependency (plain-crypto-js@4.2.1) that executed a postinstall script as a cross-platform RAT dropper. The dropper contacted a C2 server, delivered platform-specific payloads, deleted itself, and replaced package.json to evade detection. The attack used cscript.exe (VBScript), curl.exe (C2), and PowerShell masquerading as Windows Terminal.

WindowsFile Event
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Apr 012026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Axios NPM Compromise Malicious C2 Domain DNS Query

Detects DNS queries for the malicious C2 domain associated with the plain-crypto-js/Axios npm package supply chain compromise. On March 30, 2026, malicious versions (1.14.1, 0.30.4) were published to npm, injecting a dependency (plain-crypto-js@4.2.1) that executed a postinstall script as a cross-platform RAT dropper. This detection detects endpoints attempting to resolve the attacker's C2 domain (sfrclak.com) used for command and control communication.

dns
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Apr 012026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Axios NPM Compromise Indicators - Linux

Detects the Linux-specific execution chain of the plain-crypto-js malicious npm dependency by Axios NPM package, including payload download via curl and detached execution using nohup and python3. On March 30, 2026, malicious versions (1.14.1, 0.30.4) were published to npm, injecting a dependency (plain-crypto-js@4.2.1) that executed a postinstall script as a cross-platform RAT dropper. The dropper contacted a C2 server, delivered platform-specific payloads, deleted itself, and replaced package.json to evade detection.

LinuxProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Apr 012026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Axios NPM Compromise Indicators - macOS

Detects the macOS-specific execution chain of the plain-crypto-js malicious npm dependency in Axios NPM Package, including AppleScript execution via osascript, payload download, permission modification, execution, and cleanup.

macOSProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Apr 012026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Axios NPM Compromise Indicators - Windows

Detects the specific Windows execution chain and process tree associated with the Axios NPM supply chain compromise. On March 30, 2026, malicious versions (1.14.1, 0.30.4) were published to npm, injecting a dependency (plain-crypto-js@4.2.1) that executed a postinstall script as a cross-platform RAT dropper. The dropper contacted a C2 server, delivered platform-specific payloads, deleted itself, and replaced package.json to evade detection. The attack used cscript.exe (VBScript), curl.exe (C2), and PowerShell masquerading as Windows Terminal.

WindowsProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Apr 012026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

TeamPCP LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack Persistence Indicators

Detects the creation of specific persistence files as observed in the LiteLLM PyPI supply chain attack. In March 2026, a supply chain attack was discovered involving the popular open-source LLM framework LiteLLM by Threat Actor TeamPCP. The malicious package harvests every credential on the system, encrypts and exfiltrates them, and installs a persistent C2 backdoor.

LinuxFile Event
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Mon Mar 302026
Emerging Threathighexperimental

LiteLLM / TeamPCP Supply Chain Attack Indicators

Detects process executions related to the backdoored versions of LiteLLM (v1.82.7 or v1.82.8). In March 2026, a supply chain attack was discovered involving the popular open-source LLM framework LiteLLM by Threat Actor TeamPCP. The malicious package harvests every credential on the system, encrypts and exfiltrates them, and installs a persistent C2 backdoor.

LinuxProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Mon Mar 302026
Threat Huntlowexperimental

Successful MSIX/AppX Package Installation

Detects successful MSIX/AppX package installations on Windows systems by monitoring EventID 854 in the Microsoft-Windows-AppXDeployment-Server/Operational log. While most installations are legitimate, this can help identify unauthorized or suspicious package installations. It is crucial to monitor such events as threat actors may exploit MSIX/AppX packages to deliver and execute malicious payloads.

Windowsappxdeployment-server
Michael Haag+1Mon Nov 03windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Access To Browser Credential Files By Uncommon Applications - Security

Detects file access requests to browser credential stores by uncommon processes. Could indicate potential attempt of credential stealing This rule requires heavy baselining before usage.

Windowssecurity
Daniel Koifman+1Mon Oct 21windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Access To Chromium Browsers Sensitive Files By Uncommon Applications

Detects file access requests to chromium based browser sensitive files by uncommon processes. Could indicate potential attempt of stealing sensitive information.

Windowsfile_access
X__Junior (Nextron Systems)Mon Jul 29windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Access To Browser Credential Files By Uncommon Applications

Detects file access requests to browser credential stores by uncommon processes. Could indicate potential attempt of credential stealing. Requires heavy baselining before usage

Windowsfile_access
François Hubaut+1Sat Apr 09windows
Threat Huntlowtest

File Creation Date Changed to Another Year

Detects when the file creation time is changed to a year before 2020. Attackers may change the file creation time of a backdoor to make it look like it was installed with the operating system. Note that many processes legitimately change the creation time of a file; it does not necessarily indicate malicious activity. In order to use this rule in production, it is recommended first baseline normal behavior in your environment and then tune the rule accordingly. Hunting Recommendation: Focus on files with creation times set to years significantly before the current date, especially those in user-writable directories. Correlate with process execution logs to identify the source of the modification and investigate any unsigned or suspicious binaries involved.

WindowsFile Change
François Hubaut+1Fri Aug 12windows
Threat Huntlowtest

DMP/HDMP File Creation

Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain sensitive information such as credentials. It's best to determine the source of the crash.

WindowsFile Event
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Thu Sep 07windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Python Path Configuration File Creation - Windows

Detects creation of a Python path configuration file (.pth) in Python library folders, which can be maliciously abused for code execution and persistence. Modules referenced by these files are run at every Python startup (v3.5+), regardless of whether the module is imported by the calling script. Default paths are '\lib\site-packages\*.pth' (Windows) and '/lib/pythonX.Y/site-packages/*.pth' (Unix and macOS).

WindowsFile Event
Andreas Braathen (mnemonic.io)+1Thu Apr 25windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

VsCode Code Tunnel Execution File Indicator

Detects the creation of a file with the name "code_tunnel.json" which indicate execution and usage of VsCode tunneling utility. Attackers can abuse this functionality to establish a C2 channel

WindowsFile Event
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Wed Oct 25windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Microsoft Excel Add-In Loaded

Detects Microsoft Excel loading an Add-In (.xll) file

WindowsImage Load (DLL)
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri May 12windows
Threat Huntmediumexperimental

WerFaultSecure Loading DbgCore or DbgHelp - EDR-Freeze

Detects the loading of dbgcore.dll or dbghelp.dll by WerFaultSecure.exe, which has been observed in EDR-Freeze attacks to suspend processes and evade detection. However, this behavior has also been observed during normal software installations, so further investigation is required to confirm malicious activity. When threat hunting, look for this activity in conjunction with other suspicious processes starting, network connections, or file modifications that occur shortly after the DLL load. Pay special attention to timing - if other malicious activities occur during or immediately after this library loading, it may indicate EDR evasion attempts. Also correlate with any EDR/AV process suspension events or gaps in security monitoring during the timeframe.

WindowsImage Load (DLL)
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Thu Nov 27windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Dfsvc.EXE Network Connection To Non-Local IPs

Detects network connections from "dfsvc.exe" used to handled ClickOnce applications to non-local IPs

WindowsNetwork Connection
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Mon Jun 12windows
Threat Hunthightest

Dfsvc.EXE Initiated Network Connection Over Uncommon Port

Detects an initiated network connection over uncommon ports from "dfsvc.exe". A utility used to handled ClickOnce applications.

WindowsNetwork Connection
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Mon Jun 12windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

HH.EXE Initiated HTTP Network Connection

Detects a network connection initiated by the "hh.exe" process to HTTP destination ports, which could indicate the execution/download of remotely hosted .chm files.

WindowsNetwork Connection
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Wed Oct 05windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Network Connection Initiated By PowerShell Process

Detects a network connection that was initiated from a PowerShell process. Often times malicious powershell scripts download additional payloads or communicate back to command and control channels via uncommon ports or IPs. Use this rule as a basis for hunting for anomalies.

WindowsNetwork Connection
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Mon Mar 13windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Network Connection Initiated From Users\Public Folder

Detects a network connection initiated from a process located in the "C:\Users\Public" folder. Attacker are known to drop their malicious payloads and malware in this directory as its writable by everyone. Use this rule to hunt for potential suspicious or uncommon activity in your environement.

WindowsNetwork Connection
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Fri May 31windows
Threat Huntmediumexperimental

Mail Forwarding/Redirecting Activity Via ExchangePowerShell Cmdlet

Detects email forwarding or redirecting activity via ExchangePowerShell Cmdlet

WindowsPowerShell Script
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Sun Mar 01windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

WinAPI Library Calls Via PowerShell Scripts

Detects calls to WinAPI libraries from PowerShell scripts. Attackers can often leverage these APIs to avoid detection based on typical PowerShell function calls. Use this rule as a basis to hunt for interesting scripts.

WindowsPowerShell Script
Nikita Nazarov+2Fri Jul 21windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

WinAPI Function Calls Via PowerShell Scripts

Detects calls to WinAPI functions from PowerShell scripts. Attackers can often leverage these APIs to avoid detection based on typical PowerShell function calls. Use this rule as a basis to hunt for interesting scripts.

WindowsPowerShell Script
Nikita Nazarov+2Fri Jul 21windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

LSASS Access From Program In Potentially Suspicious Folder

Detects process access to LSASS memory with suspicious access flags and from a potentially suspicious folder

WindowsProcess Access
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Sat Nov 27windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Uncommon GrantedAccess Flags On LSASS

Detects process access to LSASS memory with uncommon access flags 0x410 and 0x01410

WindowsProcess Access
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Sun Mar 13windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Password Protected Compressed File Extraction Via 7Zip

Detects usage of 7zip utilities (7z.exe, 7za.exe and 7zr.exe) to extract password protected zip files.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri Mar 10windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Potential File Override/Append Via SET Command

Detects the use of the "SET" internal command of Cmd.EXE with the /p flag followed directly by an "=" sign. Attackers used this technique along with an append redirection operator ">>" in order to update the content of a file indirectly. Ex: cmd /c >> example.txt set /p="test data". This will append "test data" to contents of "example.txt". The typical use case of the "set /p=" command is to prompt the user for input.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Thu Aug 22windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Headless Process Launched Via Conhost.EXE

Detects the launch of a child process via "conhost.exe" with the "--headless" flag. The "--headless" flag hides the windows from the user upon execution.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Tue Jul 23windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Dynamic .NET Compilation Via Csc.EXE - Hunting

Detects execution of "csc.exe" to compile .NET code. Attackers often leverage this to compile code on the fly and use it in other stages.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Wed Aug 02windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

File Download Via Curl.EXE

Detects file download using curl.exe

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Tue Jul 05windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Curl.EXE Execution

Detects a curl process start on Windows, which could indicates a file download from a remote location or a simple web request to a remote server

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Tue Jul 05windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Potential Data Exfiltration Via Curl.EXE

Detects the execution of the "curl" process with "upload" flags. Which might indicate potential data exfiltration

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)+1Fri Jul 03windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

ClickOnce Deployment Execution - Dfsvc.EXE Child Process

Detects child processes of "dfsvc" which indicates a ClickOnce deployment execution.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Mon Jun 12windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Potential DLL Sideloading Activity Via ExtExport.EXE

Detects the execution of "Extexport.exe".A utility that is part of the Internet Explorer browser and is used to export and import various settings and data, particularly when switching between Internet Explorer and other web browsers like Firefox. It allows users to transfer bookmarks, browsing history, and other preferences from Internet Explorer to Firefox or vice versa. It can be abused as a tool to side load any DLL. If a folder is provided in the command line it'll load any DLL with one of the following names "mozcrt19.dll", "mozsqlite3.dll", or "sqlite.dll". Arbitrary DLLs can also be loaded if a specific number of flags was provided.

WindowsProcess Creation
François Hubaut+1Fri Nov 26windows
Threat Huntlowtest

CodePage Modification Via MODE.COM

Detects a CodePage modification using the "mode.com" utility. This behavior has been used by threat actors behind Dharma ransomware.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Fri Jan 19windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Suspicious New Instance Of An Office COM Object

Detects an svchost process spawning an instance of an office application. This happens when the initial word application creates an instance of one of the Office COM objects such as 'Word.Application', 'Excel.Application', etc. This can be used by malicious actors to create malicious Office documents with macros on the fly. (See vba2clr project in the references)

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Thu Oct 13windows
Threat Huntlowtest

Import New Module Via PowerShell CommandLine

Detects usage of the "Import-Module" cmdlet in order to add new Cmdlets to the current PowerShell session

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Tue May 09windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Potentially Suspicious PowerShell Child Processes

Detects potentially suspicious child processes spawned by PowerShell. Use this rule to hunt for potential anomalies initiating from PowerShell scripts and commands.

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)+1Tue Apr 26windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Regsvr32.EXE Calling of DllRegisterServer Export Function Implicitly

Detects execution of regsvr32 with the silent flag and no other flags on a DLL located in an uncommon or potentially suspicious location. When Regsvr32 is called in such a way, it implicitly calls the DLL export function 'DllRegisterServer'.

WindowsProcess Creation
Andreas Braathen (mnemonic.io)+1Tue Oct 17windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Remote Access Tool - ScreenConnect Remote Command Execution - Hunting

Detects remote binary or command execution via the ScreenConnect Service. Use this rule in order to hunt for potentially anomalous executions originating from ScreenConnect

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri Feb 23windows
Threat Huntmediumstable

DLL Call by Ordinal Via Rundll32.EXE

Detects calls of DLLs exports by ordinal numbers via rundll32.dll.

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Tue Oct 22windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Scheduled Task Creation From Potential Suspicious Parent Location

Detects the execution of "schtasks.exe" from a parent that is located in a potentially suspicious location. Multiple malware strains were seen exhibiting a similar behavior in order to achieve persistence.

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Wed Feb 23windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Potential CommandLine Obfuscation Using Unicode Characters

Detects potential CommandLine obfuscation using unicode characters. Adversaries may attempt to make an executable or file difficult to discover or analyze by encrypting, encoding, or otherwise obfuscating its contents on the system or in transit.

WindowsProcess Creation
François Hubaut+1Sat Jan 15windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Potentially Suspicious Compression Tool Parameters

Detects potentially suspicious command line arguments of common data compression tools

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)+1Tue Oct 15windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

Elevated System Shell Spawned

Detects when a shell program such as the Windows command prompt or PowerShell is launched with system privileges. Use this rule to hunt for potential suspicious processes.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Thu Nov 23windows
Threat Huntmediumtest

EventLog Query Requests By Builtin Utilities

Detect attempts to query the contents of the event log using command line utilities. Attackers use this technique in order to look for sensitive information in the logs such as passwords, usernames, IPs, etc.

WindowsProcess Creation
Ali Alwashali+1Mon Nov 20windows