Detectors

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

118 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 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 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 suspicious process queried AD CS objects via LDAP A suspicious process queried AD CS objects via LDAP. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Credential Access
Analytics A user accessed an abnormal number of files on a remote shared folder A user remotely accessed an abnormal number of files on a remote shared folder. This might indicate an attempt to collect data before exfiltration. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics A user accessed an abnormal number of remote shared folders A user accessed an abnormal number of remote shared folders. This might indicate an attempt to collect data before exfiltration. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC A user account was modified to password never expires A user account was modified to password never expires. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access
Analytics BIOC A user added a Windows firewall rule A user added a new Windows Firewall rule. Adding a firewall rule may indicate an attempt to bypass controls limiting network usage or to disrupt network communications. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC A user certificate was issued with a mismatch A certificate was issued to a user who was not the requester, this may indicate a certificate manipulation. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC A user changed the Windows system time A user changed the Windows system time. This may be indicative of a malicious activity and may affect authentication from the source machine. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC A user connected a new USB storage device to a host A user connected a new USB storage device that was not seen for this user and host in the last 30 days. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC A user connected a USB storage device for the first time A user connected a USB storage device for the first time in the past 30 days. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC A user created a pfx file for the first time A user created a pfx file for the first time. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC A user created an abnormal password-protected archive A user created an abnormal password-protected archive using an archive program. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC A user enabled a default local account A user enabled a default local account. Enabling a default account may pose a security risk, as they are often exploited by attackers. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Initial Access, Persistence
Analytics A user established an SMB connection to multiple hosts A user established an SMB connection to multiple hosts. This might indicate an enumeration attempt by a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement
Analytics A user executed multiple LDAP enumeration queries A user executed multiple LDAP enumeration queries. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics A user performed suspiciously massive file activity A user generated massive file activity by size or distinct file count. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics A user printed an unusual number of files A user printed an unusual number of files. This may be indicative of malicious activity and an attempt to exfiltrate data. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC A user queried AD CS objects via LDAP A user queried AD CS objects via LDAP. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Credential Access
Analytics A user received multiple weakly encrypted service tickets A user received multiple weakly encrypted service tickets. This is typically a sign of a Kerberoasting attack. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics A user requested multiple service tickets A user requested multiple service tickets. This is typically a sign of a Kerberoasting attack. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics A user took numerous screenshots A user took numerous screenshots. A valuable organization's information may have been collected in this way. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC A user was added to a Windows security group A user was added to a Windows security group. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
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 File Activity in SCCMContentLib Shared Folder by user A user generated suspicious file activity within the SCCMContentLib shared folder, which is considered a high-value target for attackers. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access, Privilege Escalation
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 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 unusual archive file creation by a user An archive file was created by a user who doesn't usually create such files. This might indicate an attempt to stage data before exfiltration. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
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 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 Deletion of AD CS certificate database entries A user has deleted rows from the certificate database of an AD CS server. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
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 Key credential attribute modification A user modified the msDS-KeyCredentialLink attribute for an account, which may indicate a shadow credentials attack. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics Local group enumeration A user performed an enumeration on local groups to retrieve their details. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
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 account creation A user was observed creating a rare local user account. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Local user account creation by a machine account A machine account was observed creating a rare local user account. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
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 Massive file activity abnormal to process A user generated massive file activity by size or distinct file count. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics Massive file compression by user Multiple archive files were created by a user. This might indicate an attempt to stage data before exfiltration. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Member added to a Windows local security group A member was added to a Windows local security group. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Modification of the AD FS IdentityServer configuration file The AD FS service configuration file was modified. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Defense Evasion
Analytics Multiple TGT requests for users without Kerberos pre-authentication Multiple TGT requests for users that do not require Kerberos pre-authentication were observed. This is typically a sign of an AS-REP attack. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics Multiple user accounts were deleted A user deleted multiple user accounts. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Impact
Analytics BIOC PKINIT TGT authentication request A Kerberos TGT was requested using PKINIT. This may indicate an attack on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), such as shadow credential exploitation or certificate-based authentication abuse. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Lateral Movement, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Possible authentication coercion An unusual Remote Procedure Call (RPC) was made to potentially cause authentication coercion. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics Possible data exfiltration over a USB storage device A process generated massive file creation, renaming and write activity to a USB storage device. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Possible GPO Enumeration A possible GPO enumeration via LDAP was performed. Such enumeration may be used during attacks against the organization. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics Possible internal data exfiltration over a USB storage device A user generated abnormal massive file activity to a connected USB storage device. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics Possible Kerberos User Enumeration Multiple Kerberos TGT requests with KDC_ERR_C_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN errors were generated on different users in the last 10 minutes which may indicate Kerberos user enumeration. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
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 LDAP Enumeration of Microsoft Configuration Manager A possible enumeration on Microsoft Configuration Manager via LDAP was performed. Such enumeration may be used during attacks against the organization. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics BIOC Possible LDAP Enumeration Tool Usage A user sent a suspicious enumeration query via LDAP. The query is associated with an LDAP enumeration tool that may be used during attacks against the organization. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
Analytics Possible Privilege Escalation using Delegated MSA account An attacker might abuse dMSA account to escalate its privileges. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Possible SPN enumeration A possible SPN enumeration via LDAP was performed. Such enumeration may be used during attacks against the organization. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
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 Potential DCSync by an unusual user Attackers may leverage the domain replication process to extract sensitive information (DCSync). Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion, 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 Privileged certificate request via certificate template A privileged certificate was requested via certificate template. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
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 machine account creation A user was observed creating a machine account for the first time. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
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 SCCM log files enumeration Multiple local SCCM logs were accessed within a short period of time. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery
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 account password reset attempt An attempt was made to reset a sensitive account's password. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Impact
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 Single account excessively locked out A user has been locked out an unusually high number of times within a short timeframe. This could indicate an attempt to gain unauthorized access to the user's account. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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 Suspicious access to cloud credential files A process accessed multiple cloud credential files, which may indicate a credential theft activity. Informational Cortex Cloud XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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 certificate template modification A certificate template was updated with a possible misconfiguration. This may indicate the exploitation of misconfigured certificate template access control (ESC4). Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious domain user account creation A user was observed creating a rare domain account. Informational Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
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 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 Uncommon access to Microsoft Teams cookies files Sensitive Microsoft Teams cookies files were accessed. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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
Analytics BIOC Uncommon attempt at grabbing credentials from 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) Credential Access, Discovery
Analytics BIOC Uncommon browser extension loaded An uncommon browser extension was loaded by a Chromium-based browser. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence
Analytics BIOC Uncommon GetClipboardData API function invocation of a possible information stealer An unpopular process accessed clipboard content by calling the GetClipboardData API function. This behavior may indicate potential threats such as a keylogger or a RAT. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Uncommon sensitive filesystem registry hive access A sensitive registry hive was accessed from the filesystem by an uncommon actor, which is used for credentials dumping. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Unknown DLL was added to the AD FS Global Assembly Cache path A new and unknown DLL was created within the Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) Global Assembly Cache (GAC). Attackers may manipulate IdentityServer adapters to achieve persistence or execute malicious code within the AD FS environment. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Unusual access to the AD Sync credential files The AD Sync credential files were accessed in an unusual way. Informational Cortex Cloud XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access