Detectors

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

123 detectors match the current filters. tactic: TA0002 ✕

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
Analytics BIOC A cloud identity started a Cloud Shell session A cloud identity started a Cloud Shell session. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes DaemonSet was created A Kubernetes DaemonSet was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes deployment was created A Kubernetes deployment was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes ephemeral container was created A Kubernetes ephemeral container was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes Pod was created with a sidecar container A Kubernetes Pod was created with a sidecar container. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes ReplicaSet was created A Kubernetes ReplicaSet was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes service account executed an unusual API call A Kubernetes service account executed an unusual API call. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
Analytics BIOC A Kubernetes StatefulSet was created A Kubernetes StatefulSet was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
BIOC A scripting engine was called to run in command line Scripting engines that are called to run in command line are used by attackers to run a script payload without a UI. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
Analytics BIOC Adding execution privileges A script was granted execution privileges using chmod before being run. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics AI-determined combination of risky alerts under the same actor process Multiple alerts likely to be associated with an incident were identified under the same actor process. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Platform Alerts, Third-Party Alerts Execution
Analytics AI-determined combination of risky alerts under the same causality Multiple alerts likely to be associated with an incident were identified under the same causality. Informational Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Platform Alerts, Third-Party Alerts Execution
Analytics BIOC An AWS Lambda Function was created An AWS Lambda Function was created. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Execution, Persistence
Analytics BIOC An AWS Lambda function was modified An AWS Lambda function was modified. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Execution
BIOC An executable compiled with a py2exe-like program was executed A py2exe-like program DLL file dropped to disk. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution
Analytics BIOC AppleScript executed a shell script An uncommon shell script has been executed by the AppleScript interpreter process. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC AppleScript interpreter dynamic library loaded into a process The AppleScript interpreter dynamic library was loaded into a process. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC AppleScript process executed with a rare command line The AppleScript interpreter process was executed with an uncommon command line. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC AWS SSM association created with inventory collection document An identity created an AWS Systems Manager State Manager association using the AWS-GatherSoftwareInventory document. This document collects software inventory from managed instances and can be used by attackers for host discovery and enumeration. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Discovery, Execution
Analytics BIOC AWS SSM send command attempt An identity executed an AWS SSM Document. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Lateral Movement, Execution
Analytics BIOC Azure Monitor alert rule deleted An Azure Monitor alert rule was deleted. Azure Monitor alert rules watch telemetry from cloud resources and fire when suspicious or anomalous activity occurs. Adversaries may delete these rules to blind defenders and avoid detection of follow-on malicious activity. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Defense Evasion, Execution
Analytics BIOC Azure virtual machine commands execution An Azure virtual machine executed PowerShell commands with System privileges. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Execution, Lateral Movement
Analytics BIOC Azure VM extension abuse attempt A suspicious Azure VM extension operation was detected. Attackers can use CustomScriptExtension to execute arbitrary scripts on VMs, VMAccessExtension to reset local passwords for persistence, or delete the IaaSAntimalware extension to disable antimalware protection and evade detection. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log Execution, Persistence, Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Cloud compute instance user data script modification The user data of a cloud compute instance was modified. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Execution
Analytics BIOC Command execution in a Kubernetes pod Container administration commands were executed within a Kubernetes pod. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Command execution via wmiexec Attackers may use WMI to execute commands on the target host. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
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
BIOC Commonly abused process executes by a remote host using PsExec This commonly abused shell/host process was spawned by psexesvc.exe, indicating it was called by a remote host via PsExec. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Lateral Movement, Execution
Analytics BIOC Commonly abused process launched as a system service This commonly abused host process has been launched by a services.exe parent, indicating it has been installed as a system service. This behavior can have legitimate uses, but often used by malware as a persistence mechanism. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
BIOC Commonly abused process launches as a system service This commonly abused host process has been launched by a services.exe parent, indicating it has been installed as a system service. This behavior can have legitimate uses, but often used by malware as a persistence mechanism. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC Commonly abused process spawns from Scripted Diagnostics Host This Scripted Diagnostics Host (sdiagnhost.exe) process has been observed launching a commonly abused host process. This behavior is known to be associated with an exploitation technique designed to deliver a malicious payload, often via a weaponized document. https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/windows-troubleshooting-platform-leveraged-deliver-malware. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
Analytics BIOC Denied API call by a Kubernetes service account A Kubernetes service account API call was denied. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Execution
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 Email attachment with a potentially malicious file extension The email message includes attachments with file types that are typically blocked by the email vendor as a precaution due to their suspicious nature. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Initial Access, Execution
Analytics BIOC Email attachment with multiple extensions The email includes an attachment(s) with two extensions. The first one being an executable extension. This may indicate an attempt at masquerading the true file type through the misuse of multiple extensions in the attachment name. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Defense Evasion
Analytics BIOC Email attachment(s) with potentially malicious MIME type The email message contains an attachment(s) with a potentially malicious MIME type. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Defense Evasion, Execution
Analytics BIOC Email containing a link with an IP address convention was detected A link with IP address convention was detected within the email body. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Defense Evasion, Execution
Analytics BIOC Email containing a redirected link An email with a redirected link has been detected. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Defense Evasion, Execution
Analytics BIOC Email contains URL delivering high-risk file type Emails with URLs linking to file types commonly blocked by email vendors due to their use in malware delivery. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
BIOC Enumeration of services via WMIC Attackers may enumerate existing services using wmic.exe. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Discovery, Execution
Analytics BIOC External email with a single internal recipient hidden in BCC External email with mailbox owner hidden in BCC as the only internal recipient. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC First-time attachment exchange Detects when an attachment is sent between individuals for the first time in 30 days. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
BIOC Fontdrvhost.exe makes network connections A remote code execution vulnerability(CVE-2020-1020) exists in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library. Network activity of the vulnerable process fontdrvhost.exe can be a possible indicator of exploitation. Informational Platform Analytics Network Execution
Analytics BIOC Globally uncommon process execution from a signed process A signed process has executed a process that, on a global level, it usually doesn't execute. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Google Workspace automation was created Google Workspace automation was created. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Execution, Persistence, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Initial person-to-person email contact Identifies when a sender initiates contact with individuals with no prior history of interaction in the last 30 days. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes Pod Created with host Inter Process Communications (IPC) namespace An identity created a Kubernetes pod with the host Inter Process Communications (IPC) namespace. This may indicate an adversary attempting to access data used by other pods that use the host's IPC namespace. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Privilege Escalation, Execution
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes Pod created with host process ID (PID) namespace An identity created a Kubernetes pod with the host process ID (PID) namespace. This may indicate an adversary attempting to access processes running on the host, which could allow escalating privileges to root. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Privilege Escalation, Execution
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes Pod Created With Sensitive Volume An identity created a Kubernetes Pod with a sensitive volume, allowing the Pod to have read or write permissions on the host's filesystem This could suggest an effort by an adversary to access sensitive files on the host and employ techniques for escalating privileges. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Privilege Escalation, Execution
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes pod creation with host network An identity created a Kubernetes pod attached to the host network. This may indicate an adversary attempting to access services bound to localhost, sniff traffic on any interface on the host, and potentially bypass the network policy. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Privilege Escalation, Execution
Analytics BIOC Kubernetes Privileged Pod Creation An identity created a Kubernetes pod with a privileged container. This may indicate an adversary attempting to access that host's filesystem or gain root access to the host. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs Privilege Escalation, Execution
Analytics BIOC Linux process execution with a rare GitHub URL A process was executed with an uncommon GitHub URL in its command line. This may have legitimate uses, but it might also be used by attackers to download malicious payloads. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
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
BIOC Malicious NetSetupSvc.dll loaded into svchost.exe A module tied to SolarStorm (TEARDROP NetSetupSvc.dll) was loaded from a malicious location into svchost.exe. Informational Platform Analytics Module Execution
BIOC Microsoft Office executes an unsigned process in a suspicious directory Microsoft Office executed an unsigned process in a suspicious directory. This behavior is common with malicious macros. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC Microsoft Office process spawns a commonly abused process Common weaponized office document behavior. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC Microsoft Office process spawns an unsigned process Common weaponized office document behavior. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
Analytics BIOC Moniker link detected in URL(s) A Moniker link was detected within the email's body. The link has the convention of a Moniker link (CVE-2024-21413) correlated to a suspicious URL scheme. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics Multiple Rare Process Executions in Organization Multiple unusual processes were executed in the organization. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Execution
BIOC Netcat shell via named pipe Attackers may create a Netcat shell using a named pipe to remotely access the endpoint. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC Office process writes an executable file to disk An executable file was written by a Microsoft Office application to disk. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution
Analytics BIOC Okta API Token Created A user created a new API token in Okta. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Privilege Escalation, Execution, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Outbound email contains file-sharing service link sent to external recipient Identifies outbound emails that include links to file-sharing services sent externally. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Outbound email includes an external BCC recipient observed for the first time Internal sender BCC'd an external recipient whose address has not been observed in prior communications. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Outbound email to an address hosted by a public email service provider Internal sender emailed to an address hosted by a public email service provider. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Penetration testing tool activity attempt A SaaS API was invoked by a penetration testing tool. Informational Identity Analytics Office 365 Audit Execution
Analytics Possible ConsentFix - OAuth Token Theft Detected Detection of potential OAuth token theft via a forced 'localhost' redirect and first-party app abuse. This indicates an attacker has likely bypassed MFA to hijack a user's cloud session. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection AzureAD Initial Access, Credential Access, Execution
BIOC PowerShell calling Invoke-Expression argument These PowerShell arguments are often used to run commands with malicious intent. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC PowerShell possibly attempting to execute as administrator This PowerShell argument is often used to run commands with malicious intent. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC PowerShell running with download in the command line PowerShell can be used to download malicious content from the internet. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC PsExec attempts to execute a command on a remote host PsExec is a SysInternals tool used to execute commands on remote hosts. Informational Platform Analytics Network Lateral Movement, Execution
BIOC PsExec executed with plain-text credentials on the command line PsExec.exe is a Windows administrative tool, which may be used by adversaries to execute remote commands. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC PsExec execution EulaAccepted flag added to the Registry PsExec is commonly used by malware for lateral movement, seeing this value in the Registry means that the user ran PsExec and approved the EULA either automatically or manually. Informational Platform Analytics Registry Lateral Movement, Execution
Analytics BIOC PsExec was executed with a suspicious command line PsExec.exe was executed. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Privilege Escalation
BIOC Psexesvc.exe executes a command from a remote host Psexesvc.exe executes to run a command received from a remote host via PsExec. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
Analytics BIOC Punycode characters detected in URL(s) Punycode character(s) detected within URL(s) in email content. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Defense Evasion, Execution
BIOC Query startup programs using wmic.exe Attackers may use wmic.exe to query programs that run automatically when users log onto the computer system. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Discovery, Execution
Analytics BIOC Rare LOLBIN Process Execution by User A user executed a living-off-the-land binary (LOLBIN) process that is unusual for this user. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Rare process execution by user An unusual process was executed by a user. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Rare process execution in organization An unusual process was executed in the organization. This may be indicative of a compromised account. Informational Identity Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Rare process spawned by srvany.exe Unusual process spawned by srvany.exe, which allows applications to run as services with system privileges, this might be an indication of malicious local or remote code execution. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Remote code execution into Kubernetes Pod A container administration service was used to execute commands within a Kubernetes Pod. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Remote PsExec-like command execution A remotely triggered service initiated a command execution in a PsExec-like manner by a host that rarely triggers services to other remote hosts. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Lateral Movement, Execution
BIOC Reverse shell one-liner using a scripting engine An attacker may use scripting engines to execute code from the command line to open a reverse shell. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
BIOC Reverse shell using PowerShell PowerShell can start a reverse shell console for attackers using these commands and take control of the machine. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Execution
Analytics BIOC Run downloaded script using pipe Downloading a script using wget or curl and executing it using a pipe to a shell. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Scrcons.exe Rare Child Process The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) standard event consumer scrcons.exe executed a rare VBScript or PowerShell script. Executing a rare script can be an indication of local or remote code execution abuse by an attacker. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Persistence
Analytics BIOC Service execution via sc.exe Sc.exe has the ability to start services on local and remote hosts. An attacker may abuse it to execute malicious services on a host. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
BIOC Shared resource management discovery using wmic.exe Attackers may use wmic.exe to discover shared resource management information. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Discovery, Execution
Analytics BIOC Signed process creates a scheduled task via file access A signed process created a scheduled task via file access. Attackers may create scheduled tasks for execution and to establish persistence. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Persistence
BIOC Simulation activity by AttackIQ Simulation activity performed by AttackIQ agent. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution, Resource Development
BIOC Simulation activity by Cymulate Simulation activity performed by Cymulate agent. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution, Resource Development
BIOC Simulation activity by SafeBreach Simulation activity performed by a SafeBreach agent. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution, Resource Development
Analytics Sudden spike in outbound email volume Unusual amount of emails sent by an internal sender to one or more external recipients within a short timeframe. Informational Email Security Microsoft 365 Emails Execution, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Suspicious container runtime connection from within a Kubernetes Pod A process from within a Kubernetes Pod communicated with the container runtime daemon using the runtime socket. This may indicate an adversary attempting to escape from the Kubernetes Pod to the host. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
Analytics BIOC Suspicious docker image download from an unusual repository The agent has pulled a docker image from a repository for the first time. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
BIOC Suspicious file created in AppData directory A suspicious executable file was created in the AppData directory. Informational Platform Analytics File Execution
Analytics BIOC Suspicious process execution in a privileged container A process was executed in a privileged Kubernetes Pod for the first time in the past 30 days. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Privilege Escalation
Analytics BIOC Suspicious process loads a known PowerShell module A non-PowerShell process loaded a known PowerShell module. This image load may be an indication of PowerShell execution without directly invoking the PowerShell.exe binary. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution
BIOC Suspicious process loads AMSI DLL Amsi.dll is expected to be loaded from a few known processes (e.g. PowerShell). An image load from an unrelated LOLBIN may indicate PowerShell execution. Informational Platform Analytics Module Execution