Rule Library

Sigma Rules

3,132 rules found for "sigma"

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

Potential Obfuscated Ordinal Call Via Rundll32

Detects execution of "rundll32" with potential obfuscated ordinal calls

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Wed May 17windows
Detectionmediumtest

Rundll32 Spawned Via Explorer.EXE

Detects execution of "rundll32.exe" with a parent process of Explorer.exe. This has been observed by variants of Raspberry Robin, as first reported by Red Canary.

WindowsProcess Creation
CD_ROM_Sat May 21windows
Detectionhightest

Process Memory Dump Via Comsvcs.DLL

Detects a process memory dump via "comsvcs.dll" using rundll32, covering multiple different techniques (ordinal, minidump function, etc.)

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)+3Tue Feb 18windows
Detectionhightest

Rundll32 Registered COM Objects

load malicious registered COM objects

WindowsProcess Creation
François HubautSun Feb 13windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Process Start Locations

Detects suspicious process run from unusual locations

WindowsProcess Creation
juju4+2Wed Jan 16windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Rundll32 Setupapi.dll Activity

setupapi.dll library provide InstallHinfSection function for processing INF files. INF file may contain instructions allowing to create values in the registry, modify files and install drivers. This technique could be used to obtain persistence via modifying one of Run or RunOnce registry keys, run process or use other DLLs chain calls (see references) InstallHinfSection function in setupapi.dll calls runonce.exe executable regardless of actual content of INF file.

WindowsProcess Creation
Konstantin Grishchenko+1Wed Oct 07windows
Detectionhightest

Shell32 DLL Execution in Suspicious Directory

Detects shell32.dll executing a DLL in a suspicious directory

WindowsProcess Creation
Christian Burkard (Nextron Systems)Wed Nov 24windows
Detectionmediumtest

Potential ShellDispatch.DLL Functionality Abuse

Detects potential "ShellDispatch.dll" functionality abuse to execute arbitrary binaries via "ShellExecute"

WindowsProcess Creation
X__Junior (Nextron Systems)Tue Jun 20windows
Detectionhightest

RunDLL32 Spawning Explorer

Detects RunDLL32.exe spawning explorer.exe as child, which is very uncommon, often observes Gamarue spawning the explorer.exe process in an unusual way

WindowsProcess Creation
elhoim+1Wed Apr 27windows
Detectionmediumtest

Potentially Suspicious Rundll32 Activity

Detects suspicious execution of rundll32, with specific calls to some DLLs with known LOLBIN functionalities

WindowsProcess Creation
juju4+3Wed Jan 16windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Control Panel DLL Load

Detects suspicious Rundll32 execution from control.exe as used by Equation Group and Exploit Kits

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Sat Apr 15windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Rundll32 Execution With Image Extension

Detects the execution of Rundll32.exe with DLL files masquerading as image files

WindowsProcess Creation
Hieu TranMon Mar 13windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Usage Of ShellExec_RunDLL

Detects suspicious usage of the ShellExec_RunDLL function to launch other commands as seen in the the raspberry-robin attack

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Thu Sep 01windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious ShellExec_RunDLL Call Via Ordinal

Detects suspicious call to the "ShellExec_RunDLL" exported function of SHELL32.DLL through the ordinal number to launch other commands. Adversary might only use the ordinal number in order to bypass existing detection that alert on usage of ShellExec_RunDLL on CommandLine.

WindowsProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan PoudelSun Dec 01windows
Detectionhighstable

ShimCache Flush

Detects actions that clear the local ShimCache and remove forensic evidence

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Mon Feb 01windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Rundll32 Activity Invoking Sys File

Detects suspicious process related to rundll32 based on command line that includes a *.sys file as seen being used by UNC2452

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Fri Mar 05windows
Detectionmediumtest

Potentially Suspicious Rundll32.EXE Execution of UDL File

Detects the execution of rundll32.exe with the oledb32.dll library to open a UDL file. Threat actors can abuse this technique as a phishing vector to capture authentication credentials or other sensitive data.

WindowsProcess Creation
kostastsaleFri Aug 16windows
Detectionmediumtest

Rundll32 Execution With Uncommon DLL Extension

Detects the execution of rundll32 with a command line that doesn't contain a common extension

WindowsProcess Creation
Tim Shelton+2Thu Jan 13windows
Detectionhightest

Rundll32 UNC Path Execution

Detects rundll32 execution where the DLL is located on a remote location (share)

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Wed Aug 10windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Workstation Locking via Rundll32

Detects a suspicious call to the user32.dll function that locks the user workstation

WindowsProcess Creation
François HubautSat Jun 04windows
Detectionmediumtest

WebDav Client Execution Via Rundll32.EXE

Detects "svchost.exe" spawning "rundll32.exe" with command arguments like "C:\windows\system32\davclnt.dll,DavSetCookie". This could be an indicator of exfiltration or use of WebDav to launch code (hosted on a WebDav server).

WindowsProcess Creation
Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g)+1Sat May 02windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious WebDav Client Execution Via Rundll32.EXE

Detects "svchost.exe" spawning "rundll32.exe" with command arguments like C:\windows\system32\davclnt.dll,DavSetCookie. This could be an indicator of exfiltration or use of WebDav to launch code (hosted on WebDav Server) or potentially a sign of exploitation of CVE-2023-23397

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)+1Thu Mar 16windows
Detectionhightest

Rundll32 Execution Without Parameters

Detects rundll32 execution without parameters as observed when running Metasploit windows/smb/psexec exploit module

WindowsProcess Creation
Bartlomiej Czyz+1Sun Jan 31windows
Detectionlowtest

Run Once Task Execution as Configured in Registry

This rule detects the execution of Run Once task as configured in the registry

WindowsProcess Creation
Avneet Singh+2Sun Oct 18windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Schtasks Execution AppData Folder

Detects the creation of a schtask that executes a file from C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local

WindowsProcess Creation
Martin Mueller+1Tue Mar 15windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Modification Of Scheduled Tasks

Detects when an attacker tries to modify an already existing scheduled tasks to run from a suspicious location Attackers can create a simple looking task in order to avoid detection on creation as it's often the most focused on Instead they modify the task after creation to include their malicious payload

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Thu Jul 28windows
Detectionlowtest

Scheduled Task Creation Via Schtasks.EXE

Detects the creation of scheduled tasks by user accounts via the "schtasks" utility.

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Wed Jan 16windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Scheduled Task Creation Involving Temp Folder

Detects the creation of scheduled tasks that involves a temporary folder and runs only once

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Thu Mar 11windows
Detectionmediumexperimental

Scheduled Task Creation with Curl and PowerShell Execution Combo

Detects the creation of a scheduled task using schtasks.exe, potentially in combination with curl for downloading payloads and PowerShell for executing them. This facilitates executing malicious payloads or connecting with C&C server persistently without dropping the malware sample on the host.

WindowsProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Feb 05windows
Detectionhightest

Delete Important Scheduled Task

Detects when adversaries stop services or processes by deleting their respective scheduled tasks in order to conduct data destructive activities

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri Sep 09windows
Detectionhightest

Delete All Scheduled Tasks

Detects the usage of schtasks with the delete flag and the asterisk symbol to delete all tasks from the schedule of the local computer, including tasks scheduled by other users.

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri Sep 09windows
Detectionhightest

Disable Important Scheduled Task

Detects when adversaries stop services or processes by disabling their respective scheduled tasks in order to conduct data destructive activities

WindowsProcess Creation
François Hubaut+2Sun Dec 26windows
Detectionmediumtest

Schedule Task Creation From Env Variable Or Potentially Suspicious Path Via Schtasks.EXE

Detects Schtask creations that point to a suspicious folder or an environment variable often used by malware

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Mon Feb 21windows
Detectionhightest

Schtasks From Suspicious Folders

Detects scheduled task creations that have suspicious action command and folder combinations

WindowsProcess Creation
Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)Fri Apr 15windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Scheduled Task Name As GUID

Detects creation of a scheduled task with a GUID like name

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Mon Oct 31windows
Detectionhightest

Uncommon One Time Only Scheduled Task At 00:00

Detects scheduled task creation events that include suspicious actions, and is run once at 00:00

WindowsProcess Creation
Martin MuellerFri Jul 15windows
Detectionhighexperimental

Potential SSH Tunnel Persistence Install Using A Scheduled Task

Detects the creation of new scheduled tasks via commandline, using Schtasks.exe. This rule detects tasks creating that call OpenSSH, which may indicate the creation of reverse SSH tunnel to the attacker's server.

WindowsProcess Creation
Rory DuncanMon Jul 14windows
Detectionmediumtest

Potential Persistence Via Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser

Detects manual execution of the "Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" task via schtasks. In order to trigger persistence stored in the "\AppCompatFlags\TelemetryController" registry key.

WindowsProcess Creation
SreemanTue Sep 29windows
Detectionhightest

Potential Persistence Via Powershell Search Order Hijacking - Task

Detects suspicious powershell execution via a schedule task where the command ends with an suspicious flags to hide the powershell instance instead of executeing scripts or commands. This could be a sign of persistence via PowerShell "Get-Variable" technique as seen being used in Colibri Loader

WindowsProcess Creation
Martin Mueller+1Fri Apr 08windows
Detectionmediumtest

Scheduled Task Executing Payload from Registry

Detects the creation of a schtasks that potentially executes a payload stored in the Windows Registry using PowerShell.

WindowsProcess Creation
X__Junior (Nextron Systems)+1Tue Jul 18windows
Detectionhightest

Scheduled Task Executing Encoded Payload from Registry

Detects the creation of a schtask that potentially executes a base64 encoded payload stored in the Windows Registry using PowerShell.

WindowsProcess Creation
Martin Mueller+3Sat Feb 12windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Schtasks Schedule Types

Detects scheduled task creations or modification on a suspicious schedule type

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Fri Sep 09windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Schtasks Schedule Type With High Privileges

Detects scheduled task creations or modification to be run with high privileges on a suspicious schedule type

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Wed Aug 31windows
Detectionmediumtest

Suspicious Scheduled Task Creation via Masqueraded XML File

Detects the creation of a scheduled task using the "-XML" flag with a file without the '.xml' extension. This behavior could be indicative of potential defense evasion attempt during persistence

WindowsProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel+1Thu Apr 20windows
Detectionhightest

Suspicious Command Patterns In Scheduled Task Creation

Detects scheduled task creation using "schtasks" that contain potentially suspicious or uncommon commands

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

Schtasks Creation Or Modification With SYSTEM Privileges

Detects the creation or update of a scheduled task to run with "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" privileges

WindowsProcess Creation
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Thu Jul 28windows
Detectionhighexperimental

Scheduled Task Creation Masquerading as System Processes

Detects the creation of scheduled tasks that involve system processes, which may indicate malicious actors masquerading as or abusing these processes to execute payloads or maintain persistence.

WindowsProcess Creation
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Feb 05windows
Detectionhightest

Script Event Consumer Spawning Process

Detects a suspicious child process of Script Event Consumer (scrcons.exe).

WindowsProcess Creation
Sittikorn SMon Jun 21windows