
Summary
The Windows Apache Benchmark Binary detection rule aims to identify the execution of the Apache Benchmark binary (ab.exe), which is often associated with MetaSploit attacks. By leveraging Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) data, this rule captures process creation events where the executed file is ab.exe. Given that Apache Benchmark can be used to launch malicious payloads, the detection of this binary's activity is critical for early identification of potential threats. When ab.exe is executed, it may indicate an ongoing MetaSploit exploit attempt leading to unauthorized system access or data exfiltration. Therefore, alerts generated by this rule necessitate immediate investigation to ascertain their context and intent.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Process
- Windows Registry
- Network Traffic
ATT&CK Techniques
- T1059
Created: 2024-11-13