Detectors
Every Cortex detection rule the toolbox knows about — analytics alerts, BIOCs and correlation rules — in one filterable set.
21 detectors match the current filters. tactic: TA0002 ✕
Download CSV| Type | Name | Severity | Module | Data source / event | ATT&CK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | A cloud identity performed multiple unusual activities A cloud identity performed multiple unusual activities across various cloud services. | Medium | Cortex Cloud | AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log | 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 TCP stream was created directly in a shell Attackers may create a TCP stream using the shell command line to generate a reverse shell, enabling remote access to the endpoint. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution |
| Correlation Rule | Chrome - Known Malware Downloaded User $xdm.source.user.username downloaded the file $xdm.target.file.filename via chrome profile $$xdm.intermediate.user.username on $xdm.source.host.hostname. | Medium | Platform Analytics | google_workspace_chrome_raw | Execution |
| Analytics | Command execution via AWS SSM A cloud identity performed multiple unusual activities leading to code execution using AWS Systems Manager service. | Medium | Cortex Cloud | AWS Audit Log | Execution, Lateral Movement |
| Analytics BIOC | Commonly abused AutoIT script connects to an external domain AutoIT scripts have legitimate uses, but are often abused by malware to execute in a signed process context. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Exfiltration, Execution |
| Analytics BIOC | Kubernetes vulnerability scanner activity A Kubernetes cluster was scanned by a known vulnerability scanner. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution, Discovery |
| Analytics BIOC | Kubernetes vulnerability scanning tool usage A known vulnerability scanning tool was used within a Kubernetes cluster. | Medium | Cortex Cloud | AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs | Execution, Discovery |
| BIOC | Microsoft Office Equation Editor spawns a commonly abused process A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. CVE-2017-11882 Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Process execution | Execution |
| BIOC | Perl script connecting to network Perl scripts may be used by attackers to connect to their command-and-control infrastructure. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Process execution | Execution |
| Analytics BIOC | Possible compromised machine account A Kerberos TGT for machine account has been used and does not match the hostname. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution |
| BIOC | PowerShell reverse shell This rule looks for a PowerShell instance that is communicating over known Metasploit ports back to an attacker in cases of reverse shell. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Network | Execution |
| Analytics BIOC | PowerShell suspicious flags Abbreviated flags in PowerShell indicate malicious intent. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution |
| BIOC | Process calls ActiveX Object with a shell command This rule looks for ActiveX being used to run commands on a machine, seen in cases of evasive attacks. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Process execution | Execution |
| BIOC | Process runs with a double extension Look for executables with a common double extension. These are often used to disguise malware as some form of user content. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Process execution | Execution |
| BIOC | Python script connecting to network Python scripts may be used by attackers to connect to their command-and-control infrastructure. | Medium | Platform Analytics | Process execution | Execution |
| Analytics BIOC | Suspicious SearchProtocolHost.exe parent process SearchProtocolHost.exe has been launched from a process that is different from SearchIndexer.exe This may indicate malicious activity (such as malware later being injected to it, or it being used for phantom DLL hijacking). | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution, Defense Evasion |
| Analytics BIOC | Uncommon AppleScript designed to access credential files was executed via the command line The AppleScript interpreter was executed with a script designed to access credential files such as keychains or SSH keys. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution, Credential Access |
| Analytics BIOC | Uncommon DLL-sideloading from a logical CD-ROM (ISO) device A DLL was loaded by an executable from the same folder on a logical CD-ROM device (ISO). | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution, Defense Evasion, Privilege Escalation |
| Analytics BIOC | Uncommon Service Create/Config The Service Control command (sc.exe) is used to create, start, stop, query, or delete Windows services. Adversaries may attempt to use the command to execute and persist a binary, command, or script. | Medium | Platform Analytics | XDR Agent | Execution |
| Analytics BIOC | Unusual process executed by AWS Systems Manager An unusual process was executed by the AWS Systems Manager agent. Adversaries may use the Systems Manager agent to execute malicious commands on an endpoint. | Medium | Cortex Cloud | XDR Agent | Execution |