
Summary
This detection rule targets potential WinAPI function calls made via the Windows command line. Threat actors often exploit the command line to execute WinAPI functions, which can facilitate malicious activities, such as creating and manipulating processes, handling security tokens, and accessing system information. The rule identifies the presence of specific WinAPI function names in command line arguments typically associated with process creation. The context indicates that tools like winapiexec have been reported to leverage such command line calls to perform tasks that can compromise system integrity. The rule operates within the process creation log source category for the Windows operating system and focuses on both general suspicious calls and those made by a particular executable (MpCmdRun.exe), filtering out benign cases. This makes the rule particularly effective in spotting potential attack vectors indicative of intrusion or malware behavior.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2022-09-06