Detectors

Every Cortex detection rule the toolbox knows about — analytics alerts, BIOCs and correlation rules — in one filterable set.

17 detectors match the current filters.

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
Analytics BIOC A user accessed an uncommon AppID A user accessed an uncommon AppID that is rarely accessed by them or anyone else in the organization. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall threat Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs, XDR Agent Exfiltration
Analytics A user accessed multiple time-consuming websites A user was observed visiting multiple domains for personal reasons. Time theft happens when an employee is paid to work but did not actually work during that time. It might affect your business as it reduces the employee's efficiency. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall threat Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Reconnaissance
Analytics BIOC Abnormal network communication with a rare combination of HTTP User Agent and HTTP Server Abnormal network communication with a rare combination of HTTP User Agent and HTTP Server to an external address. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Command and Control, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Failed Login For a Long Username With Special Characters A long username containing special characters failed to log in to the domain. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Initial Access
Analytics Increase in Job-Related Site Visits A user has visited multiple job-related sites in the past day. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall threat Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Reconnaissance
Analytics Massive upload to a rare storage or mail domain A large amount of data was transferred to an external site that is used for mail or storage. This behavior may indicate data exfiltration. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, Palo Alto Networks Firewall threat Logs, XDR Agent Exfiltration
Analytics Rare access to known advertising domains The endpoint performed many connections to unpopular advertising domains. This could indicate the presence of adware on the endpoint. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Command and Control, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Rare DCOM RPC activity The endpoint performed abnormal DCOM RPC activity to a remote host. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Rare MS-Update Server was detected The endpoint requested an MS-Update operation from a rare update server. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Rare MS-Update traffic over HTTP The endpoint requested an MS-Update operation with abnormal HTTP traffic characteristics. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Rare NTLM Usage by User Rare authentication by user account to host via NTLM. The user has not authenticated with NTLM in the past 30 days. This may be indicative of downgrade attacks from Kerberos to NTLM. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Rare Remote Service (SVCCTL) RPC activity The endpoint performed abnormal RPC activity via Service Control Manager interface to a remote host. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Rare Scheduled Task RPC activity The endpoint performed abnormal Scheduled Task RPC activity to a remote host. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Suspicious NTLM authentication with machine account A suspicious NTLM authentication attempt was made by a machine account. Informational Identity Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Credential Access
Analytics Uncommon WPAD queries There were multiple attempts to access WPAD resources by a single host in your network. This may indicate a malicious activity. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Unique client computer model was detected via MS-Update protocol A unique client computer model was detected via MS-Update protocol. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Weakly-Encrypted Kerberos TGT Response A weakly encrypted Kerberos TGT was issued by a domain controller. The encryption type is abnormal for this DC and results in a TGT that is easier to crack. This behavior may indicate a Skeleton Key attack. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent Credential Access, Defense Evasion, Persistence