
Summary
This detection rule identifies instances of renamed execution of the 'Microsoft.NodejsTools.PressAnyKey.exe' binary, which could be leveraged as a living off the land binary (LOLBIN). Such tactics often involve renaming legitimate executables to evade detection mechanisms and execute potentially harmful payloads. The detection conditions specify that if a process creation event logs a file that originally had the name 'Microsoft.NodejsTools.PressAnyKey.exe' and is executing a command while not matching other specified legitimate filters, it triggers an alert. This allows for the identification of potential misuse of this utility to run unauthorized commands or scripts in an environment where privilege and access controls might be bypassed. It highlights the importance of monitoring renamed executables to detect possible suspicious activity.
Categories
- Windows
- Endpoint
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2023-04-11