
Summary
The rule titled 'Operator Bloopers Cobalt Strike Commands' aims to identify instances of Cobalt Strike command use through unintentional entry in the Windows command line (CMD). This detection is essential in analyzing and mitigating risks, as adversaries may utilize Cobalt Strike for post-exploitation during attack campaigns. The rule monitors processes created via 'cmd.exe' based on specific command line parameters that are commonly associated with Cobalt Strike operations. The detection method includes a comprehensive selection of command-line strings that begin with typical CMD invocation and contain known Cobalt Strike commands such as 'psinject', 'spawnas', and 'dcsync'. This rule is categorized under process creation, focusing on Windows environments, and is critical for organizations looking to enhance their detection capabilities against potential exploitation attempts. The existence of false positives is noted as 'Unknown', indicating the need for further refinement post-deployment or during testing phases. This rule is particularly relevant for security analysts monitoring high-risk actions that may signal the presence of malicious activity related to Cobalt Strike usage.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2022-05-06