Moriya Rootkit File Created

Description

Detects the creation of a file named "MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys" in a specific location. This filename was reported to be related to the Moriya rootkit as described in the securelist's Operation TunnelSnake report.

Query · sigma

selection:
  TargetFilename: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys
condition: selection

Known false positives

  • Unknown
Raw source Moriya Rootkit File Created · Sigma
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title: Moriya Rootkit File Created
id: a1507d71-0b60-44f6-b17c-bf53220fdd88
related:
    - id: 25b9c01c-350d-4b95-bed1-836d04a4f324
      type: derived
status: test
description: Detects the creation of a file named "MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys" in a specific location. This filename was reported to be related to the Moriya rootkit as described in the securelist's Operation TunnelSnake report.
references:
    - https://securelist.com/operation-tunnelsnake-and-moriya-rootkit/101831
author: Bhabesh Raj
date: 2021-05-06
modified: 2023-05-05
tags:
    - attack.persistence
    - attack.privilege-escalation
    - attack.t1543.003
    - detection.emerging-threats
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: file_event
detection:
    selection:
        TargetFilename: 'C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MoriyaStreamWatchmen.sys'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: critical

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