Detectors

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

177 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 BIOC A computer account was promoted to DC A computer account was promoted to a domain controller via a User Account Control (UAC) change. Low Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC A machine certificate was issued with a mismatch A machine certificate was issued with a mismatch between the requester and the subject. Medium Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, 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 process queried the ADFS database decryption key via LDAP A process queried the ADFS database decryption key (DKM key) via LDAP. Low Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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 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 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 BIOC A user modified the CA audit policy A user modified the CA audit policy. This may indicate that an attacker is attempting to cover their tracks before an AD CS attack. Low Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion
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 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 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 ADFS DKM Key Access ADFS DKM key attribute (thumbnailphoto) access in AD container, potential Golden SAML token forging attempt. Low Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access
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 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 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 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 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 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 accounts with pre-authentication disabled via LDAP A possible discovery of accounts without pre-authentication required via LDAP was performed. Such enumeration may be used during attacks against the organization. Low Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Credential Access
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 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 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 AD CS Enumeration via Attack Tool A user sent a suspicious AD CS enumeration query via LDAP. The query is associated with an AD CS LDAP enumeration tool that may be used during attacks against the organization. Low Identity Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Credential Access
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 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 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 Machine account was added to a domain admins group A machine account was added to a domain admins group. Medium Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Privilege Escalation
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 Masquerading as a default local account A user created a new local account with the name of a default local account, such as Guest and DefaultAccount. An attacker may create a user with these known names to evade detection. Low Identity Analytics Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Defense Evasion, Persistence
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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