Detectors

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

92 detectors match the current filters. tactic: TA0009 ✕

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Type Name Severity Module Data source / event ATT&CK
BIOC 7z.exe execution with password protection parameters 7z.exe was executed with parameters indicating password protection of the output file. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
Analytics BIOC A Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool A Google Workspace identity used the security investigation tool The Google Workspace security investigation tool can be abused to access sensitive data. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Collection
Analytics BIOC A mail forwarding rule was configured in Google Workspace A rule was set up to forward emails outside the Google Workspace domain. Medium Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC A rare FTP user has been detected on an existing FTP server A rare or new FTP user has been detected on an existing FTP server. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs Initial Access, Collection
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 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 A user connected a new USB storage device to multiple hosts A user connected a new USB storage device to multiple endpoints. Low 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 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 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 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 An EBS snapshot block was downloaded An EBS snapshot block was downloaded using the EBS direct API. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to exfiltrate data from a volume snapshot in the cloud environment. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC An identity accessed a backup cloud storage An identity accessed a backup cloud storage. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC An identity accessed a cloud storage for the first time An identity accessed a cloud storage resource for the first time. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics An identity initiated a download of multiple cloud objects An identity initiated a download of multiple cloud objects. This might be an indication for an adversary trying to exfiltrate data from cloud storage. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics An identity performed a suspicious download of multiple cloud storage objects An identity downloaded multiple objects from cloud storage. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to download sensitive data from a bucket in the cloud environment. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
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 An unusual read activity of cloud object An identity accessed a cloud object filetype for the first time. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Azure mailbox rule creation A Mailbox rule in Azure was created. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs Collection, Defense Evasion
BIOC Built-in SoundRecorder tool capturing audio SoundRecorder is a built-in voice recording tool. Besides benign usage, it may be used to discreetly record a user. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
Analytics BIOC Certutil pfx parsing Certutil was used to parse a pfx certificate file. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent Collection
Analytics BIOC Cloud compute volume creation attempt An attempt was made to create an EBS volume. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Defense Evasion, Collection
Analytics BIOC Cloud snapshot created or modified A cloud identity has created or modified a cloud snapshot. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Exfiltration, Defense Evasion, Collection
BIOC Collecting audio via PowerShell command An attacker may collect audio from the microphone using PowerShell. Low Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
BIOC Command-line creation of a RAR archive Compression of data into a RAR archive using the rar.exe utility. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
BIOC Compressed archive created using tar Attackers may use the tar built-in tool to stage a file for exfiltration. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
Analytics BIOC Compressing data using python Usage of a Python module to compress files. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent Collection
Analytics Data exfiltration from cloud database An identity tries to exfiltrate data from cloud database, as indicated by multiple signals. Low Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Exfiltration, Collection
Analytics BIOC DLP sensitive data exposed to external users A user triggered an O365 DLP rule match on data that is viewable by external users. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to access sensitive information. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics BIOC EBS snapshots were created from an EC2 instance One or more EBS snapshots were created from an EC2 instance. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Collection
BIOC Encrypted zip archive creation Attackers may stage information for exfiltration by encrypting it beforehand in a zip archive. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
Analytics BIOC Exchange compliance search created A user created an Exchange compliance search. This feature enables Administrators to search mailboxes in an organization. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics BIOC Exchange inbox forwarding rule configured A user configured an Exchange inbox forwarding rule, which forwards emails that meet specific conditions. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Exchange transport forwarding rule configured A user configured an Exchange transport (mail flow) forwarding rule, which is applied to all emails that match certain conditions in the organization. Low Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Exchange user mailbox forwarding A user configured Exchange SMTP forwarding on a mailbox, which forwards all emails sent to that mailbox to a specified recipient. Low Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics External SaaS file-sharing activity A user shared files from within a SaaS service to an external domain. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit Collection
BIOC Forensics Driver Loaded A forensics driver has been loaded. Informational Platform Analytics Module Collection, Credential Access
Analytics BIOC Gmail routing settings changed Gmail routing settings were modified. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Collection
Analytics BIOC Keylogging using system commands Usage of a Linux system utility to capture input. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent Credential Access, Collection
Analytics Large volume of files potentially containing credentials accessed in Google Drive A user accessed a large volume of files potentially containing credentials in Google Drive. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs Collection, 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 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 Massive file downloads from SaaS service A user downloaded a large volume of files from an organizational SaaS service, either exceeding the normal file count or size for the user's typical behavior. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics Massive upload to SaaS service A user uploaded a large amount of data to an organizational cloud storage. This behavior may indicate that the data is being exfiltrated or staged. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit Exfiltration, Collection
Analytics Microsoft 365 storage services exfiltration activity The Microsoft Graph API was used to download Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint files. Low Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs Collection
Analytics BIOC Microsoft Teams messages were exported from conversation Microsoft Teams messages were exported from conversation. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics BIOC New FTP Server A new FTP server has been detected. Low Platform Analytics Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs, XDR Agent, Third-Party Firewalls Initial Access, Collection
Analytics BIOC OneDrive file download A file was downloaded from OneDrive using the Microsoft Graph API. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs Collection
Analytics BIOC OneDrive folder creation A folder was created in OneDrive using Microsoft Graph API. Informational Cortex Cloud Azure Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs Collection
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 collection of screen captures with Windows Problem Steps Recorder Windows Problem Steps Recorder (psr.exe), can record screen and clicks. Adversaries may abuse psr.exe to create screen captures and collect them afterward. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent Collection
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 Email collection using Outlook RPC Outlook was executed using RPC by an uncommon parent process, this may be an indication of email collection activities. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Collection
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 BIOC Potential Okta access limit breach A user surpassed Okta's rate limit, leading to an access limit violation. This could suggest a potential account takeover attempt. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Okta Audit Log Collection, Initial Access
BIOC PowerShell script executed from a temporary directory An attacker may try to avoid detection by executing a PowerShell script from a temporary directory. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
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
BIOC Rar.exe execution with password protection parameters Rar.exe was executed with parameters indicating password protection of the output file. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
Analytics BIOC Rare DLP rule match by user A user triggered an O365 DLP rule match, which may indicate an attacker's attempt to access sensitive information. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics BIOC Retrieval of cloud compute EC2 instance user data A cloud compute instance user data was retrieved, which may contain startup scripts, configuration parameters, or sensitive information associated with the instance. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Collection
Analytics BIOC SAAS - Email was reported by the user or administrator as a phishing attempt An email reported by the user or administrator as a phishing attempt has been detected. Informational Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection
BIOC Screen capture via command-line tool Attackers may use the window system screen capture tool to collect screenshots. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
BIOC Scripting engine creates a compressed file under a suspicious folder Attackers may compress data before exfiltrating it to reduce network bandwidth consumption; if a compressed file is placed in a suspicious folder, it may be due to malicious activity. Informational Platform Analytics File Collection
BIOC Scripting process reads Outlook data files Attackers may try to retrieve email data and sensitive information from .ost and .pst files. Informational Platform Analytics File Collection
Analytics Sensitive Exchange mail sent to external users A user sent sensitive email messages to external users. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security Office 365 Audit Collection, Exfiltration
BIOC Shell History Access Access to files holding shell history information. Informational Platform Analytics File Credential Access, Collection
BIOC Shell History Access Access to files holding shell history information. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Credential Access, Collection
Analytics Suspicious access to Kubernetes API with kubelet credentials A combination of signals has been detected indicating that kubelet credentials were used inside a pod to access the Kubernetes API. This activity suggests an attempt to escalate privileges or move laterally within the cluster. Low Cortex Cloud XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Exfiltration, Collection
Analytics Suspicious AWS SSM parameters retrieval activity An identity dumped multiple AWS SSM parameters from the project. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to dump sensitive information from the cloud environment. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log Credential Access, Collection
Analytics Suspicious identity downloaded multiple objects from a bucket An identity downloaded multiple objects from a bucket, considerably more than usual. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to download sensitive data from a bucket in the cloud environment. Low Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection, Exfiltration
Analytics BIOC Suspicious ML Model Download A model artifact was accessed from cloud storage by an identity that typically doesn't interact with model files. MITRE ATLAS Technique: AML.T0035 - ML Artifact Collection. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Collection
Analytics Suspicious secrets dump activity An identity dumped multiple secrets from the project, considerably more than usual. This may indicate an attacker's attempt to dump sensitive information from the cloud environment. Informational Cortex Cloud AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log Credential Access, Collection
Analytics BIOC Uncommon AppleScript designed to access cryptocurrency wallet data was executed via the command line The AppleScript interpreter was executed with a script designed to access cryptocurrency wallet data. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Collection
Analytics BIOC Uncommon AppleScript designed to access sensitive application data was executed via the command line The AppleScript interpreter was executed with a script designed to access sensitive application data such as Telegram messages, Apple Notes, or cached data. High Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Collection
Analytics BIOC Uncommon AppleScript designed to capture screen or clipboard data was executed via the command line The AppleScript interpreter was executed with a script designed to capture screen content or clipboard data. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent Execution, Collection
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 SetWindowsHookEx API invocation of a possible keylogger A process installed a Windows desktop hook by calling the SetWindowsHookEx API function with an unpopular module. This behavior is commonly seen in keyloggers. Medium Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Credential Access, Collection
Analytics BIOC Unusual compressed file password protection An adversary might compress sensitive files with password protection to bypass security mitigations when attempting to exfiltrate them. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent Collection
Analytics BIOC Unusual process accessed a crypto wallet's files An unusual process has accessed files belonging to a cryptocurrency wallet. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Unusual process accessed a macOS notes DB file An unusual process has accessed a user's notes DB file. Informational Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics BIOC Unusual process accessed a messaging app's files An unusual process has accessed files belonging to a messaging app. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection, Reconnaissance
Analytics BIOC Unusual process accessed a web browser history file An unusual process has accessed a web browser history file. Low Platform Analytics XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Discovery, Collection
Analytics User accessed multiple O365 AIP sensitive files A user accessed multiple O365 AIP sensitive files. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics BIOC User accessed SaaS resource via anonymous link A user accessed a SaaS resource via an anonymous link. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit Collection
Analytics User collected remote shared files in an archive Multiple files from remote shares were archived in a local file. This may indicate collection of data and staging before exfiltration. Low Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) Collection
Analytics User exported multiple messages in Microsoft Teams via Graph API A user exported multiple messages in Microsoft Teams via Graph API. Informational Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection Office 365 Audit Collection
BIOC Windows hosts file written to Check for hosts file redirection, overriding the system's default hosts file to manipulate DNS. Informational Platform Analytics File Collection
BIOC WinPmem Forensics Tool The WinPmem Forensics Tool has been run. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection, Credential Access
BIOC Wscript / Cscript executed from a temporary directory An attacker may try to avoid detection by executing wscript/cscript scripts from a temporary directory. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection
BIOC Wzzip.exe execution with password protection parameters Wzzip.exe was executed with parameters indicating password protection of the output file. Informational Platform Analytics Process execution Collection