Cross-source coverage
T1588.002 / ATT&CK
Obtain Capabilities: Tool
13 rules across 2 sources.
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From MITRE ATT&CK 19.2
Adversaries may buy, steal, or download software tools that can be used during targeting. Tools can be open or closed source, free or commercial. A tool can be used for malicious purposes by an adversary, but (unlike malware) were not intended to be used for those purposes (ex: PsExec).
Adversaries may obtain tools to support their operations, including to support execution of post-compromise behaviors. Tools may also be leveraged for testing – for example, evaluating malware against commercial antivirus or endpoint detection and response (EDR) applications.
Tool acquisition may involve the procurement of commercial software licenses, including for red teaming tools such as Cobalt Strike. In addition to freely downloading or purchasing software, adversaries may steal software and/or software licenses from third-party entities (including other adversaries). Threat actors may also crack trial versions of software.
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Malware Repository
How MITRE says to detect it DET0852
Detection of Tool
PRE Analytic 1984
Monitor for contextual data about a malicious payload, such as compilation times, file hashes, as well as watermarks or other identifiable configuration information. In some cases, malware repositories can also be used to identify features of tool use associated with an adversary, such as watermarks in [Cobalt Strike](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0154) payloads. Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on post-compromise phases of the adversary lifecycle.
Malware RepositoryNone
SigmaHQ/sigma
9 rules| Detection | Severity | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Hacktool Execution - Imphash | Critical | Sigma |
| Hacktool Execution - PE Metadata | High | Sigma |
| Renamed SysInternals DebugView Execution | High | Sigma |
| Suspicious Execution Of Renamed Sysinternals Tools - Registry | High | Sigma |
| Usage of Renamed Sysinternals Tools - RegistrySet | High | Sigma |
| PUA - Sysinternals Tools Execution - Registry | Medium | Sigma |
| Suspicious Keyboard Layout Load | Medium | Sigma |
| Potential Execution of Sysinternals Tools | Low | Sigma |
| PUA - Sysinternal Tool Execution - Registry | Low | Sigma |
splunk/security_content
4 rules| Detection | Severity | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Firewall - Connection to File Sharing Domain | Undefined | SPL |
| Windows NirSoft AdvancedRun | Undefined | SPL |
| Windows NirSoft Tool Bundle File Created | Undefined | SPL |
| Windows NirSoft Utilities | Undefined | SPL |