Detectors

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

131 detectors match the current filters.

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
Analytics BIOC A browser extension was installed or loaded in an uncommon way A browser extension was installed or loaded in an uncommon way. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC A compiled HTML help file wrote a script file to the disk A compiled HTML help file wrote a script file to the disk. Compiled HTLM help files usually don't write script files to the disk. This behavior is often employed by malware that leverages malicious CHM files to deliver a 2nd stage payload. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics A compromised process accessed a rare cloud resource A compromised process accessed a rare cloud resource. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Command and Control
Analytics A compromised process accessed a rare external host A compromised process accessed a rare external host. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Command and Control
Analytics A contained process attempted to escape using the 'notify on release' feature A contained process attempted to escape the host by leveraging the Docker's 'notify on release' feature. The calling process modified relevant files that might trigger a command on the host. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC A process modified an SSH authorized_keys file A process modified an SSH authorized_keys file, which is used in SSH authentication. An attack can add or remove an SSH key to gain access to a targeted host. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC A rare file path was added to the AppInit_DLLs registry value A rare file path was added to AppInit_DLLs registry value. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC A remote service was created via RPC over SMB A remote service was created via RPC over SMB. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Execution
Analytics BIOC A suspicious direct syscall was executed A suspicious direct syscall was executed. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution
Analytics BIOC A suspicious executable with multiple file extensions was created An executable file with multiple extensions was created. This technique is frequently used to disguise malware as user content. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC A WMI subscriber was created A WMI subscriber was created. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics Abnormal RPC traffic to multiple hosts The endpoint performed unfamiliar RPC activity to multiple hosts. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Reconnaissance
Analytics Abnormal sensitive RPC traffic to multiple hosts The endpoint performed unfamiliar RPC activity to multiple hosts using a known sensitive interface. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics Abnormal sensitive RPC traffic to multiple hosts from a rarely seen host The endpoint performed unfamiliar RPC activity to multiple hosts using a known sensitive interface. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Access to kubelet credentials file A process accessed a kubelet credentials file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Access to Kubernetes CA certificate file A process accessed a Kubernetes CA certificate file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Access to Kubernetes configuration file A process accessed a Kubernetes node configuration file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Access to sensitive host files from within a Kubernetes pod A process accessed sensitive host files inside a Kubernetes pod, indicating a potential container escape or privilege escalation attempt. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Administrator groups enumerated via LDAP An LDAP search query that collects information about administrators was executed. This may be indicative of Active Directory domain enumeration, which can be used to perform attacks against the organization. Informational Platform Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics An executable was written and executed by a web server Web server process had written an executable file that was executed shortly after. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC An uncommon executable was remotely written over SMB to an uncommon destination An uncommon executable was remotely written over SMB to a destination, which was not involved in significant similar activity during last month. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC An uncommon file added to startup-related Registry keys An attacker may add a file to the Registry "Run Keys" or the "Winlogon\Userinit" key to cause it to be executed as the user logs in. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC An uncommon file was created in the startup folder An uncommon file was created in the startup folder. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC An unpopular process accessed the microphone on the host An unpopular process accessed the microphone on the host, the process can abuse this device. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Bronze-Bit exploit A forwardable Kerberos ticket for delegation of a Protected User was observed. High Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution
Analytics BIOC Browser bookmark files accessed by a rare non-browser process Browser bookmark files accessed by a rare non-browser process. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Browser Extension Installed Uncommon browser extension installed. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Change of sudo caching configuration Change of sudo caching configuration may have been intended to enable privilege escalation. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC ClickFix - PowerShell executed through the run application An attacker may be trying to trick a user to execute PowerShell through the run application. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Initial Access
Analytics BIOC Commonly abused AutoIT script drops an executable file to disk AutoIT scripts have legitimate uses but are often abused by malware to execute in a signed process context. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution
Analytics BIOC Creation or modification of the default command executed when opening an application Creation or modification of these registry keys can cause the execution of the specified programs, bypassing UAC. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus via registry Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus via registry. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Discovery of misconfigured certificate templates using LDAP An LDAP query searching for misconfigured certificate templates was executed. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC DSC (Desired State Configuration) lateral movement using PowerShell An attacker is using the DSC feature with PowerShell to remotely modify / execute content / components on the machine. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Execution
Analytics BIOC Elevation to SYSTEM via services Services were affected by a non SYSTEM integrity level process. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Executable created to disk by lsass.exe Lsass.exe does not normally create executables to disk. This activity was seen as part of several exploits, like EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, used during the WannaCry attacks. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Executable or Script file written by a web server process An uncommon executable or script file was created, written, or renamed by a web server process. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Image file execution options (IFEO) registry key set Attackers may use the Image File Execution Options Registry key to launch their executable whenever the user attempts to execute a certain executable. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Known service display name with uncommon image-path Service created with a known display name but has an uncommon image-path. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Execution
Analytics BIOC Known service name with an uncommon image-path A Service with a known service name has an uncommon image-path. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Execution
Analytics BIOC LDAP search query from an unpopular and unsigned process An unpopular and unsigned process performed an LDAP search query. This may be indicative of LDAP enumeration. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Linux system firewall was modified The system firewall was modified. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Local group enumeration via RPC A user enumerated local groups via RPC. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Local user enumeration via SAMR A user enumerated local users via SAMR. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC LOLBIN created a PSScriptPolicyTest PowerShell script file A LOLBIN created a PSScriptPolicyTest file. This may be a sign of malicious PowerShell execution without directly invoking the powershell.exe binary. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution
Analytics BIOC LSASS dump file written to disk Dumping Lsass.exe (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) memory to file allows attackers to later extract credentials from the memory dump. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Mailbox Client Access Setting (CAS) changed An attacker may use PowerShell to change the Client Access Settings (CAS) for a mailbox, hence gaining access to the data. Medium Platform Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Microsoft Office adds a value to autostart Registry key Microsoft Office adds a value to a registry entry (run keys, startup folders) to establish persistence. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Modification of NTLM restrictions in the Registry Allowing the transmission of NTLM could be part of an NTLM downgrade or an Internal Monologue attack. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC NTDS.dit file written by an uncommon executable The Active Directory database file was written by an uncommon process to a non-default location. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Office process accessed an unusual .LNK file An attacker may embed a .LNK file in an Office document to execute malicious code. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Persistence
Analytics Outlook files accessed by an unsigned process An attacker may use an uncommon and unsigned process to access Outlook data files. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Possible DCSync from a non domain controller Attackers may pose a compromised host as a DC to replicate data to it (DCSync). Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access, Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Possible Distributed File System Namespace Management (DFSNM) abuse A possible abuse of Distributed File System Namespace Management (DFSNM). High Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics Possible LDAP enumeration by unsigned process An unsigned process performed multiple different LDAP search queries. This may be indicative of LDAP enumeration. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Possible Persistence via group policy Registry keys Group Policy registry keys were read during system startup. This behavior may indicate a persistence mechanism that triggers on reboot to execute malicious code. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Possible use of a networking driver for network sniffing A process wrote a known networking driver with network sniffing capabilities to disk, attackers can use it to sniff passwords and other credentials from the network. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access, Discovery
Analytics BIOC Possible webshell file written by a web server process An uncommon file with a web file extension was created, written or renamed by a web server process. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access, Persistence
Analytics Potential kubelet impersonation attempt A process accessed both the Kubelet credentials and the Kubernetes CA certificate, indicating an attempt to impersonate the node agent and communicate with the API server. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Potential SCCM credential harvesting using WMI detected Attackers or malware may use WMI queries to obtain domain credentials that are used by the SCCM. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC PowerShell pfx certificate extraction PowerShell was used to extract a pfx certificate file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC PowerShell used to export mailbox contents An attacker may use PowerShell to export the contents of a mailbox as part of the data staging before exfiltration. Medium Platform Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC PowerShell used to remove mailbox export request logs An attacker may use PowerShell to remove evidence of an export request for a mailbox as part of the clean-up stage. High Platform Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution
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 process accessed a Keychain file An unusual process accessed a Keychain file. This might indicate a credential-grabbing attempt. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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 created A new rare scheduled task was created with a rare path and a rare command line. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
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 Rare Scheduled Task RPC activity from a rarely seen host The endpoint performed abnormal Scheduled Task RPC activity to a remote host. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Rare service DLL was added to the registry A service was added as a dll, which will be executed by svchost.exe. This is a stealthy technique attackers use to persist their malware. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion, Persistence
Analytics BIOC RDP connections enabled remotely via Registry An attacker may remotely enable RDP connections to a machine by setting the fDenyTSConnections Registry key to 0. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Scheduled Task hidden by registry modification Attackers may try to hide a Scheduled Task by deleting the Scheduled Task's software descriptor (SD) value in the registry. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC SecureBoot was disabled SecureBoot was disabled, this might be indicative of someone trying to install an alternate non-UEFI supported OS. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Security tools detection attempt A script has executed commands that can be used to detect security tools. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion, Discovery
Analytics BIOC Sensitive browser credential files accessed by a rare non browser process Sensitive browser credential files accessed by a rare non browser process. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Setting Windows Auto Logon by uncommon process Setting Windows Auto Logon by uncommon process. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Space after filename A file was created or renamed to have a space at the end of its name. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Suspicious access to shadow file An unpopular process accessed the shadow file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious active setup registered The endpoint registered a new active setup, which may be used to gain persistence on the host by loading libraries into the time management service. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Suspicious AMSI decode attempt A script has executed commands that can be used to decode commands or files. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Suspicious disablement of the Windows Firewall using PowerShell commands The Windows Firewall has been disabled using PowerShell. Malware may turn it off to exfiltrate data and communicate with C2 servers. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Suspicious DotNet log file created Payloads that use the DotNet framework may generate suspicious Microsoft DotNet log files. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Suspicious Encrypting File System Remote call (EFSRPC) to domain controller An Encrypting File System Remote call (EFSRPC) was made to a domain controller. Medium Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Suspicious Kubernetes pod token access A Kubernetes pod has accessed the access token of another pod. This could indicate potential unauthorized access or a security breach within the cluster. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics Suspicious LDAP queries followed by shared folder access The user executed suspicious LDAP queries shortly before accessing a shared folder. This behavior may be indicative of Rubeus activity involving Kerberos ticket forgery, such as Golden Ticket or Silver Ticket attacks. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious LDAP search query executed A suspicious and unpopular LDAP search query was executed. This may be indicative of Active Directory domain enumeration, which may be used during attacks against the organization. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Suspicious PowerSploit's recon module (PowerView) net function was executed An attacker may use PowerSploit to reconnaissance the network. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Suspicious PowerSploit's recon module (PowerView) used to search for exposed hosts An attacker may use PowerSploit to reconnaissance the network for exposed hosts to move laterally to. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Suspicious process accessed certificate files A suspicious process accessed certificate files. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious process modified RC script file A suspicious process modified an RC script file. These files allow system administrators to map and start custom services at startup for different run levels. This may be done to establish persistence. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics Suspicious reconnaissance using LDAP A process executed multiple suspicious LDAP search queries. This may be indicative of LDAP enumeration. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Suspicious Udev driver rule execution manipulation Udev driver rule was modified with unusual pattern, might be used by adversaries to backdoor existing drivers. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Suspicious usage of Microsoft's Active Directory PowerShell module remote discovery cmdlet An attacker may use one of Microsoft's Active Directory PowerShell module remote discovery cmdlet to reconnaissance the network. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC System profiling WMI query execution Attackers or malware may use WMI queries to identify the system and evade execution in sandbox environments. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Execution, Discovery
Analytics BIOC Tampering with the Windows User Account Controls (UAC) configuration EnableLUA specifies whether Windows User Account Controls (UAC) notifies the user when programs try to modify the computer. UAC was formerly known as Limited User Account (LUA). Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Uncommon access to /etc/passwd A process made an uncommon attempt to access /etc/passwd. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Uncommon access to cloud platforms' sensitive files by a scripting engine A scripting engine has accessed sensitive cloud platforms' files. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Uncommon access to Microsoft Teams credential files Sensitive Microsoft Teams credential files were accessed. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Uncommon AT task-job creation by user An unpopular AT task-job was created by a user. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Uncommon attempt at discovering a sensitive file A process made an uncommon attempt to access a file that may contain sensitive information. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery