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Suspicious Network Tool Launched Inside A Container

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Summary
This rule detects the execution of network utilities that may be exploited maliciously within a container environment. Utilities such as 'netcat', 'nmap', 'dig', and others are often utilized for activities like network reconnaissance, data interception, and other potentially harmful operations. The detection works by monitoring process starts related to these tools in a Linux container, providing alerts on potentially suspicious activity. Given that legitimate technical tasks may also leverage these tools, careful investigation and context-aware analysis are essential to avoid false positives. The rule highlights the need for robust monitoring, particularly in environments where adversaries may exploit such utilities for unauthorized actions. It is crucial to differentiate between legitimate usage and potential malicious activity, requiring analysts to examine process arguments, user contexts, and historical logs associated with the containers.
Categories
  • Containers
  • Linux
Data Sources
  • Container
  • Process
  • Network Traffic
ATT&CK Techniques
  • T1046
  • T1105
  • T1595
Created: 2025-03-12