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Tap Driver Installation - Security

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Summary
This detection rule identifies the installation of a TAP driver service on Windows systems, specifically monitoring the Event ID 4697, which logs service installations. The presence of the TAP driver, particularly the 'tap0901' service file name, can indicate potential preparations for tunneling or data exfiltration methods, common among malicious actors. The rule is designed to alert security analysts of such installations, allowing them to investigate the context of the event further. It’s important for organizations to enable the System Security Extension audit subcategory to capture these events in the security logs.
Categories
  • Windows
  • Endpoint
Data Sources
  • Windows Registry
  • Logon Session
  • Process
Created: 2019-10-24