SNAKE Malware Installer Name Indicators
Detects filename indicators associated with the SNAKE malware as reported by CISA in their report
Detection logic
selection
TargetFilename|endswith:
- \jpsetup.exe
- \jpinst.exeCondition
selectionRaw YAML
title: SNAKE Malware Installer Name Indicators
id: 99eccc2b-7182-442f-8806-b76cc36d866b
status: test
description: Detects filename indicators associated with the SNAKE malware as reported by CISA in their report
references:
- https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/09/2003218554/-1/-1/0/JOINT_CSA_HUNTING_RU_INTEL_SNAKE_MALWARE_20230509.PDF
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-05-10
tags:
- attack.execution
- detection.emerging-threats
logsource:
category: file_event
product: windows
detection:
selection:
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '\jpsetup.exe'
- '\jpinst.exe'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Some legitimate software was also seen using these names. Apply additional filters and use this rule as a hunting basis.
level: lowFalse positives
- Some legitimate software was also seen using these names. Apply additional filters and use this rule as a hunting basis.
References
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