Analytics BIOC Informational

A Torrent client was detected on a host

The host produced traffic consistent with the BitTorrent protocol. Torrent usage may expose the organization to malware or enable attackers or malicious insiders to exfiltrate data.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs, XDR Agent, Third-Party Firewalls
ATT&CK tactics: Exfiltration (TA0010) Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK techniques: Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol (T1048) Phishing (T1566)
Attacker's goals:

Exfiltrate data or as a phishing entry point.

Investigative actions:

Check the host for torrent client software. Look at the download's folder for foreign files or Torrent files. Examine the client's network traffic for uploaded or downloaded file hashes.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • A Torrent client was detected on a host Informational