Query: Sigma rule for Detects the execution of Sysinternals ADExplorer with the "-snapshot" flag in order to save a local copy of the active d
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the execution of Sysinternals ADExplorer with the "-snapshot" flag in order to save a local copy of the active d. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Active Directory Database Snapshot Via ADExplorer id: 9212f354-7775-4e28-9c9f-8f0a4544e664 related: - id: ef61af62-bc74-4f58-b49b-626448227652 type: derived status: test description: Detects the execution of Sysinternals ADExplorer with the "-snapshot" flag in order to save a local copy of the active directory database. This can be used by attackers to extract data for Bloodhound, usernames for password spraying or use the meta data for social engineering. The snapshot doesn't contain password hashes but there have been cases, where administrators put passwords in the comment field. references: - https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5743766-Global-Threat-Report-2019.html - https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/sysinternals/downloads/adexplorer - https://github.com/c3c/ADExplorerSnapshot.py/tree/f700904defac330802bbfedd1d8ffd9248f4ee24 - https://www.packetlabs.net/posts/scattered-spider-is-a-young-ransomware-gang-exploiting-large-corporations/ - https://www.nccgroup.com/us/research-blog/lapsus-recent-techniques-tactics-and-procedures/ - https://trustedsec.com/blog/adexplorer-on-engagements author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2023-03-14 modified: 2025-07-09 tags: - attack.discovery - attack.t1087.002 - attack.t1069.002 - attack.t1482 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: - \ADExp.exe - \ADExplorer.exe - \ADExplorer64.exe - \ADExplorer64a.exe - OriginalFileName: AdExp - Description: Active Directory Editor - Product: Sysinternals ADExplorer selection_cli: CommandLine|contains: snapshot condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Identifies when a virtual network device is being modified or deleted. This can be a network interface, network virtual. Logsource: azure / activitylogs. Rule: title: Azure Virtual Network Device Modified or Deleted id: 15ef3fac-f0f0-4dc4-ada0-660aa72980b3 status: test description: 'Identifies when a virtual network device is being modified or deleted. This can be a network interface, network virtual appliance, virtual hub, or virtual router. ' references: - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/resource-provider-operations author: Austin Songer @austinsonger date: 2021-08-08 modified: 2022-08-23 tags: - attack.impact logsource: product: azure service: activitylogs detection: selection: operationName: - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKINTERFACES/TAPCONFIGURATIONS/WRITE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKINTERFACES/TAPCONFIGURATIONS/DELETE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKINTERFACES/WRITE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKINTERFACES/JOIN/ACTION - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKINTERFACES/DELETE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKVIRTUALAPPLIANCES/DELETE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/NETWORKVIRTUALAPPLIANCES/WRITE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/VIRTUALHUBS/DELETE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/VIRTUALHUBS/WRITE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/VIRTUALROUTERS/WRITE - MICROSOFT.NETWORK/VIRTUALROUTERS/DELETE condition: selection falsepositives: - Virtual Network Device being modified or deleted may be performed by a system administrator. Verify whether the user identity, user agent, and/or hostname should be making changes in your environment. - Virtual Network Device modified or deleted from unfamiliar users should be investigated. If known behavior is causing false positives, it can be exempted from the rule. level: medium