Sigma Rules
3,333 rules found
Python Function Execution Security Warning Disabled In Excel
Detects changes to the registry value "PythonFunctionWarnings" that would prevent any warnings or alerts from showing when Python functions are about to be executed. Threat actors could run malicious code through the new Microsoft Excel feature that allows Python to run within the spreadsheet.
Potential Privilege Escalation via Service Permissions Weakness
Detect modification of services configuration (ImagePath, FailureCommand and ServiceDLL) in registry by processes with Medium integrity level
Potential Provisioning Registry Key Abuse For Binary Proxy Execution
Detects potential abuse of the provisioning registry key for indirect command execution through "Provlaunch.exe".
Potential PowerShell Execution Policy Tampering - ProcCreation
Detects changes to the PowerShell execution policy registry key in order to bypass signing requirements for script execution from the CommandLine
Hiding User Account Via SpecialAccounts Registry Key - CommandLine
Detects changes to the registry key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\Userlist" where the value is set to "0" in order to hide user account from being listed on the logon screen.
Persistence Via TypedPaths - CommandLine
Detects modification addition to the 'TypedPaths' key in the user or admin registry via the commandline. Which might indicate persistence attempt
Potential Regsvr32 Commandline Flag Anomaly
Detects a potential command line flag anomaly related to "regsvr32" in which the "/i" flag is used without the "/n" which should be uncommon.
Potentially Suspicious Regsvr32 HTTP IP Pattern
Detects regsvr32 execution to download and install DLLs located remotely where the address is an IP address.
Potentially Suspicious Regsvr32 HTTP/FTP Pattern
Detects regsvr32 execution to download/install/register new DLLs that are hosted on Web or FTP servers.
Suspicious Regsvr32 Execution From Remote Share
Detects REGSVR32.exe to execute DLL hosted on remote shares
Potentially Suspicious Child Process Of Regsvr32
Detects potentially suspicious child processes of "regsvr32.exe".
Regsvr32 Execution From Potential Suspicious Location
Detects execution of regsvr32 where the DLL is located in a potentially suspicious location.
Regsvr32 Execution From Highly Suspicious Location
Detects execution of regsvr32 where the DLL is located in a highly suspicious locations
Regsvr32 DLL Execution With Suspicious File Extension
Detects the execution of REGSVR32.exe with DLL files masquerading as other files
Scripting/CommandLine Process Spawned Regsvr32
Detects various command line and scripting engines/processes such as "PowerShell", "Wscript", "Cmd", etc. spawning a "regsvr32" instance.
Regsvr32 DLL Execution With Uncommon Extension
Detects a "regsvr32" execution where the DLL doesn't contain a common file extension.
Potential Persistence Attempt Via Run Keys Using Reg.EXE
Detects suspicious command line reg.exe tool adding key to RUN key in Registry
Add SafeBoot Keys Via Reg Utility
Detects execution of "reg.exe" commands with the "add" or "copy" flags on safe boot registry keys. Often used by attacker to allow the ransomware to work in safe mode as some security products do not
Suspicious Reg Add BitLocker
Detects suspicious addition to BitLocker related registry keys via the reg.exe utility
Dropping Of Password Filter DLL
Detects dropping of dll files in system32 that may be used to retrieve user credentials from LSASS
Suspicious Windows Defender Folder Exclusion Added Via Reg.EXE
Detects the usage of "reg.exe" to add Defender folder exclusions. Qbot has been seen using this technique to add exclusions for folders within AppData and ProgramData.
SafeBoot Registry Key Deleted Via Reg.EXE
Detects execution of "reg.exe" commands with the "delete" flag on safe boot registry keys. Often used by attacker to prevent safeboot execution of security products
Service Registry Key Deleted Via Reg.EXE
Detects execution of "reg.exe" commands with the "delete" flag on services registry key. Often used by attacker to remove AV software services
Potentially Suspicious Desktop Background Change Using Reg.EXE
Detects the execution of "reg.exe" to alter registry keys that would replace the user's desktop background. This is a common technique used by malware to change the desktop background to a ransom note or other image.
Direct Autorun Keys Modification
Detects direct modification of autostart extensibility point (ASEP) in registry using reg.exe.
Security Service Disabled Via Reg.EXE
Detects execution of "reg.exe" to disable security services such as Windows Defender.
Dumping of Sensitive Hives Via Reg.EXE
Detects the usage of "reg.exe" in order to dump sensitive registry hives. This includes SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY hives.
Windows Recall Feature Enabled Via Reg.EXE
Detects the enabling of the Windows Recall feature via registry manipulation. Windows Recall can be enabled by deleting the existing "DisableAIDataAnalysis" value, or setting it to 0. Adversaries may enable Windows Recall as part of post-exploitation discovery and collection activities. This rule assumes that Recall is already explicitly disabled on the host, and subsequently enabled by the adversary.
Enumeration for Credentials in Registry
Adversaries may search the Registry on compromised systems for insecurely stored credentials. The Windows Registry stores configuration information that can be used by the system or other programs. Adversaries may query the Registry looking for credentials and passwords that have been stored for use by other programs or services
Potential Suspicious Registry File Imported Via Reg.EXE
Detects the import of '.reg' files from suspicious paths using the 'reg.exe' utility
RestrictedAdminMode Registry Value Tampering - ProcCreation
Detects changes to the "DisableRestrictedAdmin" registry value in order to disable or enable RestrictedAdmin mode. RestrictedAdmin mode prevents the transmission of reusable credentials to the remote system to which you connect using Remote Desktop. This prevents your credentials from being harvested during the initial connection process if the remote server has been compromise
Suspicious Query of MachineGUID
Use of reg to get MachineGuid information
Modify Group Policy Settings
Detect malicious GPO modifications can be used to implement many other malicious behaviors.
Enable LM Hash Storage - ProcCreation
Detects changes to the "NoLMHash" registry value in order to allow Windows to store LM Hashes. By setting this registry value to "0" (DWORD), Windows will be allowed to store a LAN manager hash of your password in Active Directory and local SAM databases.
Potential Configuration And Service Reconnaissance Via Reg.EXE
Detects the usage of "reg.exe" in order to query reconnaissance information from the registry. Adversaries may interact with the Windows registry to gather information about credentials, the system, configuration, and installed software.
Potential Tampering With RDP Related Registry Keys Via Reg.EXE
Detects the execution of "reg.exe" for enabling/disabling the RDP service on the host by tampering with the 'CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server' values
Suspicious ScreenSave Change by Reg.exe
Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by user inactivity. Screensavers are programs that execute after a configurable time of user inactivity and consist of Portable Executable (PE) files with a .scr file extension
Changing Existing Service ImagePath Value Via Reg.EXE
Adversaries may execute their own malicious payloads by hijacking the Registry entries used by services. Adversaries may use flaws in the permissions for registry to redirect from the originally specified executable to one that they control, in order to launch their own code at Service start. Windows stores local service configuration information in the Registry under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Detected Windows Software Discovery
Adversaries may attempt to enumerate software for a variety of reasons, such as figuring out what security measures are present or if the compromised system has a version of software that is vulnerable.
Reg Add Suspicious Paths
Detects when an adversary uses the reg.exe utility to add or modify new keys or subkeys
Disabled Volume Snapshots
Detects commands that temporarily turn off Volume Snapshots
Suspicious Windows Defender Registry Key Tampering Via Reg.EXE
Detects the usage of "reg.exe" to tamper with different Windows Defender registry keys in order to disable some important features related to protection and detection
Write Protect For Storage Disabled
Detects applications trying to modify the registry in order to disable any write-protect property for storage devices. This could be a precursor to a ransomware attack and has been an observed technique used by cypherpunk group.
Remote Access Tool - AnyDesk Execution
An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software, such as Team Viewer, Go2Assist, LogMein, AmmyyAdmin, etc, to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. These services are commonly used as legitimate technical support software, and may be allowed by application control within a target environment. Remote access tools like VNC, Ammyy, and Teamviewer are used frequently when compared with other legitimate software commonly used by adversaries. (Citation: Symantec Living off the Land)
Remote Access Tool - AnyDesk Piped Password Via CLI
Detects piping the password to an anydesk instance via CMD and the '--set-password' flag.
Remote Access Tool - AnyDesk Execution With Known Revoked Signing Certificate
Detects the execution of an AnyDesk binary with a version prior to 8.0.8. Prior to version 8.0.8, the Anydesk application used a signing certificate that got compromised by threat actors. Use this rule to detect instances of older versions of Anydesk using the compromised certificate This is recommended in order to avoid attackers leveraging the certificate and signing their binaries to bypass detections.
Remote Access Tool - AnyDesk Silent Installation
Detects AnyDesk Remote Desktop silent installation. Which can be used by attackers to gain remote access.
Remote Access Tool - Anydesk Execution From Suspicious Folder
An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software, such as Team Viewer, Go2Assist, LogMein, AmmyyAdmin, etc, to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. These services are commonly used as legitimate technical support software, and may be allowed by application control within a target environment. Remote access tools like VNC, Ammyy, and Teamviewer are used frequently when compared with other legitimate software commonly used by adversaries. (Citation: Symantec Living off the Land)