alirezaaminzadeh/cybersec-retrieval-benchmark huggingface dataset:
Sigma rule: Detects initiated network connections to crypto mining pools. It indicates that the system is likely infected with a cry. Logsource: windows / network_connection. Rule: title: Network Communication With Crypto Mining Pool id: fa5b1358-b040-4403-9868-15f7d9ab6329 status: stable description: 'Detects initiated network connections to crypto mining pools. It indicates that the system is likely infected with a crypto miner malware or is being used for crypto mining. ' references: - https://www.poolwatch.io/coin/monero - https://github.com/stamparm/maltrail/blob/da082537e0f37b9dece3a6998583e43bb5709c4e/trails/static/suspicious/crypto_mining.txt - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/search/behaviour_network%253A*.miningocean.org/files author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2021-10-26 modified: 2026-07-24 tags: - attack.impact - attack.t1496 logsource: category: network_connection product: windows detection: selection: DestinationHostname: - aeon-pool.com - alimabi.cn - ap.luckpool.net - api.fastpool.xyz - auto.c3pool.org - awgoaigartnj-xmr.com - backup.fastpool.xyz - bcn.pool.minergate.com - bcn.vip.pool.minergate.com - bizxmr.cc - bmpool.org - bohemianpool.com - byw.dscloud.me - c3.wptask.cyou - c3pool.org - ca-aipg.miningocean.org - ca-dynex.miningocean.org - ca-neurai.miningocean.org - ca-qrl.miningocean.org - ca-upx.miningocean.org - ca-zephyr.miningocean.org - ca.minexmr.com - ca.monero.herominers.com - cbd.monerpool.org - cbdv2.monerpool.org - community-pools.mysrv.cloud - covid19crypto.com - cryptmonero.com - crypto-pool.fr - crypto-pool.info - cryptominded.com - cryptonight-hub.miningpoolhub.com - d1pool.ddns.net - d5pool.us - daili01.monerpool.org - de-aipg.miningocean.org - de-dynex.miningocean.org - de-zephyr.miningocean.org - de.minexmr.com - de.moneroocean.stream - de.salvium.herominers.com - de.zephyr.herominers.com - dl.nbminer.com - donate.graef.in - donate.ssl.xmrig.com - donate.v2.xmrig.com - donate.xmrig.com - donate2.graef.in - drill.moneroworld.com - dwarfpool.com - emercoin.com - emercoin.net - emergate.net - ethereumpool.co - eu.luckpool.net - eu.minerpool.pw - f2pool.com - fastpool.xyz - fcn-xmr.pool.minergate.com - fee.xmrig.com - fi.moneroocean.stream - fr-aipg.miningocean.org - fr-dynex.miningocean.org - fr-neurai.miningocean.org - fr-qrl.miningocean.org - fr-tarirx.luckypool.io - fr-upx.miningocean.org - fr-zephyr.miningocean.org - fr.minexmr.com - fr.moneroocean.stream - friendspool.club - ftp.fastpool.xyz - gandalph3000.com - googleminer.com - grin.2miners.com - gulf.moneroocean.stream - hellominer.com - herominers.com - hk-aipg.miningocean.org - hk-dynex.
Sigma rule: A General detection for sdclt spawning new processes. This could be an indicator of sdclt being used for bypass UAC tech. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Sdclt Child Processes id: da2738f2-fadb-4394-afa7-0a0674885afa status: test description: A General detection for sdclt spawning new processes. This could be an indicator of sdclt being used for bypass UAC techniques. references: - https://github.com/OTRF/detection-hackathon-apt29/issues/6 - https://github.com/OTRF/ThreatHunter-Playbook/blob/2d4257f630f4c9770f78d0c1df059f891ffc3fec/docs/evals/apt29/detections/3.B.2_C36B49B5-DF58-4A34-9FE9-56189B9DEFEA.md author: Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g), OTR (Open Threat Research) date: 2020-05-02 modified: 2021-11-27 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.t1548.002 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: ParentImage|endswith: \sdclt.exe condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Sigma rule: Execution of ssh.exe to perform data exfiltration and tunneling through RDP. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Potential RDP Tunneling Via SSH id: f7d7ebd5-a016-46e2-9c54-f9932f2d386d related: - id: f38ce0b9-5e97-4b47-a211-7dc8d8b871da type: similar status: test description: Execution of ssh.exe to perform data exfiltration and tunneling through RDP references: - https://www.absolomb.com/2018-01-26-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-Guide/ author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-10-12 modified: 2023-01-25 tags: - attack.command-and-control - attack.t1572 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: Image|endswith: \ssh.exe CommandLine|contains: :3389 condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Sigma rule: Detects an office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) that initiate a network connection to a non-private IP addresse. Logsource: windows / network_connection. Rule: title: Office Application Initiated Network Connection To Non-Local IP id: 75e33ce3-ae32-4dcc-9aa8-a2a3029d6f84 status: test description: 'Detects an office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) that initiate a network connection to a non-private IP addresses. This rule aims to detect traffic similar to one seen exploited in CVE-2021-42292. This rule will require an initial baseline and tuning that is specific to your organization. ' references: - https://corelight.com/blog/detecting-cve-2021-42292 - https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-365/enterprise/urls-and-ip-address-ranges?view=o365-worldwide author: Christopher Peacock '@securepeacock', SCYTHE '@scythe_io', Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Tim Shelton, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2021-11-10 modified: 2025-10-17 tags: - attack.execution - attack.t1203 logsource: category: network_connection product: windows detection: selection: Image|endswith: - \excel.exe - \outlook.exe - \powerpnt.exe - \winword.exe - \wordview.exe Initiated: 'true' filter_main_local_ranges: DestinationIp|cidr: - 127.0.0.0/8 - 10.0.0.0/8 - 172.16.0.0/12 - 192.168.0.0/16 - 169.254.0.0/16 - ::1/128 - fe80::/10 - fc00::/7 filter_main_msrange_generic: DestinationIp|cidr: - 2.16.56.0/23 - 2.17.248.0/21 - 13.107.240.0/21 - 20.184.0.0/13 - 23.61.224.0/20 - 20.192.0.0/10 - 23.72.0.0/13 - 23.3.88.0/22 - 23.216.132.0/22 - 40.76.0.0/14 - 51.10.0.0/15 - 51.103.0.0/16 - 51.104.0.0/15 - 51.142.136.0/22 - 52.160.0.0/11 - 95.101.96.0/21 - 204.79.197.0/24 filter_main_msrange_exchange_1: DestinationIp|cidr: - 13.107.4.0/22 - 13.107.6.152/31 - 13.107.18.10/31 - 13.107.42.0/23 - 13.107.128.0/22 - 23.35.224.0/20 - 23.53.40.0/22 - 23.103.160.0/20 - 23.216.76.0/22 - 40.96.0.0/13 - 40.104.0.0/15 - 52.96.0.0/14 - 131.253.33.215/32 - 132.245.0.0/16 - 150.171.32.0/22 - 204.79.197.215/32 - 2603:1006::/40 - 2603:1016::/36 - 2603:1026::/36 - 2603:1036::/36 - 2603:1046::/36 - 2603:1056::/36 - 2620:1ec:4::152/128 - 2620:1ec:4::153/128 - 2620:1ec:c::10/128 - 2620:1ec:c::11/128 - 2620:1ec:d::10/128 - 2620:1ec:d::11/128 - 2620:1ec:8f0::/46 - 2620:1ec:900::/46 - 2620:1ec:a92::152/128 - 2620:1ec:a92::153/128 DestinationPort: - 80 - 443 filter_main_msrange_exchange_2: DestinationIp|cidr: - 13.107.6.152/31 - 13.107.18.10/31 - 13.107.128.0/22 - 23.103.160.0/20 - 40.96.0.0/13 - 40.104.0.0/15 - 52.96.0.0/14 - 131.253.33.215/32 - 132.245.0.0/16 - 150.171.32.0/22 - 204.79.197.215/32 - 2603:1006::/40 - 2603:1016::/36 - 2603:1026::/36 - 2603:1036::/36
Sigma rule: Detects changes to the Netsh registry key to add a new DLL value. This change might be an indication of a potential pers. Logsource: windows / registry_set. Rule: title: Potential Persistence Via Netsh Helper DLL - Registry id: c90362e0-2df3-4e61-94fe-b37615814cb1 related: - id: 56321594-9087-49d9-bf10-524fe8479452 type: similar - id: e7b18879-676e-4a0e-ae18-27039185a8e7 type: similar status: test description: 'Detects changes to the Netsh registry key to add a new DLL value. This change might be an indication of a potential persistence attempt by adding a malicious Netsh helper ' references: - https://www.ired.team/offensive-security/persistence/t1128-netsh-helper-dll - https://pentestlab.blog/2019/10/29/persistence-netsh-helper-dll/ author: Anish Bogati date: 2023-11-28 modified: 2025-10-08 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.persistence - attack.t1546.007 logsource: category: registry_set product: windows detection: selection: TargetObject|contains: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NetSh Details|contains: .dll filter_main_poqexec: Image: C:\Windows\System32\poqexec.exe Details: - ipmontr.dll - iasmontr.dll - ippromon.dll condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_* falsepositives: - Legitimate helper added by different programs and the OS level: medium
Sigma rule: Detects usage of powershell cmdlets to disable or remove ETW trace sessions. Logsource: windows / ps_script. Rule: title: Disable of ETW Trace - Powershell id: 115fdba9-f017-42e6-84cf-d5573bf2ddf8 related: - id: a238b5d0-ce2d-4414-a676-7a531b3d13d6 type: derived status: test description: Detects usage of powershell cmdlets to disable or remove ETW trace sessions references: - https://medium.com/palantir/tampering-with-windows-event-tracing-background-offense-and-defense-4be7ac62ac63 author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-06-28 modified: 2022-11-25 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.defense-impairment - attack.t1070 - attack.t1685 - car.2016-04-002 logsource: product: windows category: ps_script definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled' detection: selection_pwsh_remove: ScriptBlockText|contains: 'Remove-EtwTraceProvider ' selection_pwsh_set: ScriptBlockText|contains|all: - 'Set-EtwTraceProvider ' - '0x11' condition: 1 of selection* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Sigma rule: Detects user account creation on ESXi system via esxcli. Logsource: linux / process_creation. Rule: title: ESXi Account Creation Via ESXCLI id: b28e4eb3-8bbc-4f0c-819f-edfe8e2f25db status: test description: Detects user account creation on ESXi system via esxcli references: - https://developer.broadcom.com/xapis/esxcli-command-reference/7.0.0/namespace/esxcli_system.html author: Cedric Maurugeon date: 2023-08-22 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.execution - attack.t1136 - attack.t1059.012 logsource: category: process_creation product: linux detection: selection: Image|endswith: /esxcli CommandLine|contains|all: - 'system ' - 'account ' - 'add ' condition: selection falsepositives: - Legitimate administration activities level: medium
Sigma rule: Detects S3 Browser utility creating IAM User or AccessKey.. Logsource: aws / cloudtrail. Rule: title: AWS IAM S3Browser User or AccessKey Creation id: db014773-d9d9-4792-91e5-133337c0ffee status: test description: Detects S3 Browser utility creating IAM User or AccessKey. references: - https://permiso.io/blog/s/unmasking-guivil-new-cloud-threat-actor author: daniel.bohannon@permiso.io (@danielhbohannon) date: 2023-05-17 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.execution - attack.persistence - attack.initial-access - attack.stealth - attack.t1059.009 - attack.t1078.004 logsource: product: aws service: cloudtrail detection: selection: eventSource: iam.amazonaws.com eventName: - CreateUser - CreateAccessKey userAgent|contains: S3 Browser condition: selection falsepositives: - Valid usage of S3 Browser for IAM User and/or AccessKey creation level: high
Sigma rule: Detects suspicious execution of rundll32, with specific calls to some DLLs with known LOLBIN functionalities. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Potentially Suspicious Rundll32 Activity id: e593cf51-88db-4ee1-b920-37e89012a3c9 status: test description: Detects suspicious execution of rundll32, with specific calls to some DLLs with known LOLBIN functionalities references: - http://www.hexacorn.com/blog/2017/05/01/running-programs-via-proxy-jumping-on-a-edr-bypass-trampoline/ - https://twitter.com/Hexacorn/status/885258886428725250 - https://gist.github.com/ryhanson/227229866af52e2d963cf941af135a52 - https://twitter.com/nas_bench/status/1433344116071583746 - https://twitter.com/eral4m/status/1479106975967240209 - https://twitter.com/eral4m/status/1479080793003671557 author: juju4, Jonhnathan Ribeiro, oscd.community, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2019-01-16 modified: 2023-05-17 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1218.011 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: - CommandLine|contains|all: - 'javascript:' - .RegisterXLL - CommandLine|contains|all: - url.dll - OpenURL - CommandLine|contains|all: - url.dll - OpenURLA - CommandLine|contains|all: - url.dll - FileProtocolHandler - CommandLine|contains|all: - zipfldr.dll - RouteTheCall - CommandLine|contains|all: - shell32.dll - Control_RunDLL - CommandLine|contains|all: - shell32.dll - ShellExec_RunDLL - CommandLine|contains|all: - mshtml.dll - PrintHTML - CommandLine|contains|all: - advpack.dll - LaunchINFSection - CommandLine|contains|all: - advpack.dll - RegisterOCX - CommandLine|contains|all: - ieadvpack.dll - LaunchINFSection - CommandLine|contains|all: - ieadvpack.dll - RegisterOCX - CommandLine|contains|all: - ieframe.dll - OpenURL - CommandLine|contains|all: - shdocvw.dll - OpenURL - CommandLine|contains|all: - syssetup.dll - SetupInfObjectInstallAction - CommandLine|contains|all: - setupapi.dll - InstallHinfSection - CommandLine|contains|all: - pcwutl.dll - LaunchApplication - CommandLine|contains|all: - dfshim.dll - ShOpenVerbApplication - CommandLine|contains|all: - dfshim.dll - ShOpenVerbShortcut - CommandLine|contains|all: - scrobj.dll - GenerateTypeLib - http - CommandLine|contains|all: - shimgvw.dll - ImageView_Fullscreen - http - CommandLine|contains|all: - comsvcs.dll - MiniDump filter_main_screensaver: CommandLine|contains: shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver filter_main_parent_cpl: ParentImage: C:\Windows\System32\control.exe ParentCommandLine|contains: .cpl CommandLine|contains|all: - Shell32.dll - Control_RunDLL - .cpl filter_main_startmenu: ParentImage:
Sigma rule: An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software, such as Team Viewer, Go2Assist, LogMein, Amm. Logsource: windows / dns_query. Rule: title: DNS Query To Remote Access Software Domain From Non-Browser App id: 4d07b1f4-cb00-4470-b9f8-b0191d48ff52 related: - id: 71ba22cb-8a01-42e2-a6dd-5bf9b547498f type: obsolete - id: 7c4cf8e0-1362-48b2-a512-b606d2065d7d type: obsolete - id: ed785237-70fa-46f3-83b6-d264d1dc6eb4 type: obsolete status: test description: 'An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software, such as Team Viewer, Go2Assist, LogMein, AmmyyAdmin, etc, to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. These services are commonly used as legitimate technical support software, and may be allowed by application control within a target environment. Remote access tools like VNC, Ammyy, and Teamviewer are used frequently when compared with other legitimate software commonly used by adversaries. (Citation: Symantec Living off the Land) ' references: - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1219/T1219.md#atomic-test-4---gotoassist-files-detected-test-on-windows - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1219/T1219.md#atomic-test-3---logmein-files-detected-test-on-windows - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1219/T1219.md#atomic-test-6---ammyy-admin-software-execution - https://redcanary.com/blog/misbehaving-rats/ - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sentinel-blog/hunting-for-omi-vulnerability-exploitation-with-azure-sentinel/ba-p/2764093 - https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-320a - https://blog.sekoia.io/scattered-spider-laying-new-eggs/ - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/client-tools/quick-assist#disable-quick-assist-within-your-organization author: frack113, Connor Martin date: 2022-07-11 modified: 2024-12-17 tags: - attack.command-and-control - attack.t1219.002 logsource: product: windows category: dns_query detection: selection_generic: QueryName|endswith: - agent.jumpcloud.com - agentreporting.atera.com - ammyy.com - api.parsec.app - api.playanext.com - api.splashtop.com - app.atera.com - assist.zoho.com - authentication.logmeininc.com - beyondtrustcloud.com - cdn.kaseya.net - client.teamviewer.com - comserver.corporate.beanywhere.com - control.connectwise.com - downloads.zohocdn.com - dwservice.net - express.gotoassist.com - getgo.com - getscreen.me - integratedcha
Sigma rule: Detects the use of "sw_vers" for system information discovery. Logsource: macos / process_creation. Rule: title: System Information Discovery Using sw_vers id: 5de06a6f-673a-4fc0-8d48-bcfe3837b033 status: test description: Detects the use of "sw_vers" for system information discovery references: - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/d3fa64f63563fe958b75238742d1e473800cb5f49f5cb79d38d4aa3c93709026/behavior - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/03b71eaceadea05bc0eea5cddecaa05f245126d6b16cfcd0f3ba0442ac58dab3/behavior - https://ss64.com/osx/sw_vers.html author: Joseliyo Sanchez, @Joseliyo_Jstnk date: 2023-12-20 tags: - attack.discovery - attack.t1082 logsource: product: macos category: process_creation detection: selection_image: Image|endswith: /sw_vers selection_options: CommandLine|contains: - -buildVersion - -productName - -productVersion condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Legitimate administrative activities level: medium
Sigma rule: Detects when 'DllRegisterServer' is called in the commandline and the image is not rundll32. This could mean that the 'r. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Potential Renamed Rundll32 Execution id: 2569ed8c-1147-498a-9b8c-2ad3656b10ed related: - id: 0ba1da6d-b6ce-4366-828c-18826c9de23e type: derived status: test description: Detects when 'DllRegisterServer' is called in the commandline and the image is not rundll32. This could mean that the 'rundll32' utility has been renamed in order to avoid detection references: - https://twitter.com/swisscom_csirt/status/1331634525722521602?s=20 - https://app.any.run/tasks/f74c5157-8508-4ac6-9805-d63fe7b0d399/ author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2022-08-22 modified: 2023-02-03 tags: - attack.execution logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: CommandLine|contains: DllRegisterServer filter: Image|endswith: \rundll32.exe condition: selection and not filter falsepositives: - Unlikely level: high
Sigma rule: Detects when a configuration change is made to an applications AppID URI.. Logsource: azure / auditlogs. Rule: title: Application AppID Uri Configuration Changes id: 1b45b0d1-773f-4f23-aedc-814b759563b1 status: test description: Detects when a configuration change is made to an applications AppID URI. references: - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/architecture/security-operations-applications#appid-uri-added-modified-or-removed author: Mark Morowczynski '@markmorow', Bailey Bercik '@baileybercik' date: 2022-06-02 tags: - attack.initial-access - attack.persistence - attack.credential-access - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.stealth - attack.t1552 - attack.t1078.004 logsource: product: azure service: auditlogs detection: selection: properties.message: - Update Application - Update Service principal condition: selection falsepositives: - When and administrator is making legitimate AppID URI configuration changes to an application. This should be a planned event. level: high
Sigma rule: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts. Logsource: windows / security. Rule: title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - Security id: cd0f7229-d16f-42de-8fe3-fba365fbcb3a related: - id: 641a4bfb-c017-44f7-800c-2aee0184ce9b type: derived status: test description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts references: - https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community date: 2020-10-09 modified: 2022-11-29 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1027 - attack.execution - attack.t1059.001 logsource: product: windows service: security definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697 detection: selection: EventID: 4697 ServiceFileName|contains|all: - '&&' - rundll32 - shell32.dll - shellexec_rundll ServiceFileName|contains: - value - invoke - comspec - iex condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Sigma rule: Detects calls to "SyncInvoke" that is part of the "CL_Invocation.ps1" script to proxy execution using "System.Diagnostic. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Potential Process Execution Proxy Via CL_Invocation.ps1 id: a0459f02-ac51-4c09-b511-b8c9203fc429 status: test description: Detects calls to "SyncInvoke" that is part of the "CL_Invocation.ps1" script to proxy execution using "System.Diagnostics.Process" references: - https://lolbas-project.github.io/lolbas/Scripts/Cl_invocation/ - https://twitter.com/bohops/status/948061991012327424 author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), oscd.community, Natalia Shornikova date: 2020-10-14 modified: 2023-08-17 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1216 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection: CommandLine|contains: 'SyncInvoke ' condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Sigma rule: Detects DLL sideloading of DLLs that are part of third party software (zoom, discord....etc). Logsource: windows / image_load. Rule: title: Third Party Software DLL Sideloading id: f9df325d-d7bc-4a32-8a1a-2cc61dcefc63 status: test description: Detects DLL sideloading of DLLs that are part of third party software (zoom, discord....etc) references: - https://hijacklibs.net/ author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), Wietze Beukema (project and research) date: 2022-08-17 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.execution - attack.stealth - attack.t1574.001 logsource: category: image_load product: windows detection: selection_lenovo: ImageLoaded|endswith: \commfunc.dll filter_lenovo: - ImageLoaded|contains: \AppData\local\Google\Chrome\Application\ - ImageLoaded|startswith: - C:\Program Files\Lenovo\Communications Utility\ - C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\Communications Utility\ selection_toshiba: ImageLoaded|endswith: \tosbtkbd.dll filter_toshiba: ImageLoaded|startswith: - C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\ - C:\Program Files (x86)\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\ condition: (selection_lenovo and not filter_lenovo) or (selection_toshiba and not filter_toshiba) falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium