File Deleted Via Sysinternals SDelete
Detects the deletion of files by the Sysinternals SDelete utility. It looks for the common name pattern used to rename files.
Detection logic
selection
TargetFilename|endswith:
- .AAA
- .ZZZfilter_wireshark
TargetFilename|endswith: \Wireshark\radius\dictionary.alcatel-lucent.aaaCondition
selection and not 1 of filter_*Raw YAML
title: File Deleted Via Sysinternals SDelete
id: 6ddab845-b1b8-49c2-bbf7-1a11967f64bc
status: test
description: Detects the deletion of files by the Sysinternals SDelete utility. It looks for the common name pattern used to rename files.
references:
- https://github.com/OTRF/detection-hackathon-apt29/issues/9
- https://github.com/OTRF/ThreatHunter-Playbook/blob/2d4257f630f4c9770f78d0c1df059f891ffc3fec/docs/evals/apt29/detections/4.B.4_83D62033-105A-4A02-8B75-DAB52D8D51EC.md
author: Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g), OTR (Open Threat Research)
date: 2020-05-02
modified: 2023-02-15
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1070.004
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_delete
detection:
selection:
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.AAA'
- '.ZZZ'
filter_wireshark:
TargetFilename|endswith: '\Wireshark\radius\dictionary.alcatel-lucent.aaa'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_*
falsepositives:
- Legitimate usage
level: mediumFalse positives
- Legitimate usage