Sigma is the open generic signature format for SIEM systems. Each rule below converts to native syntax for Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel, and other SIEMs. Expand any rule to see its raw YAML.
File Explorer Folder Opened Using Explorer Folder Shortcut Via Shell
Detects the initial execution of "cmd.exe" which spawns "explorer.exe" with the appropriate command line arguments for opening the "My Computer" folder.
status testauthor @Kostastsaleid c3d76afc-93df-461e-8e67-9b2bad3f2ac4
view Sigma YAML
title: File Explorer Folder Opened Using Explorer Folder Shortcut Via Shell
id: c3d76afc-93df-461e-8e67-9b2bad3f2ac4
status: test
description: |
Detects the initial execution of "cmd.exe" which spawns "explorer.exe" with the appropriate command line arguments for opening the "My Computer" folder.
author: '@Kostastsale'
references:
- https://ss64.com/nt/shell.html
date: 2022-12-22
modified: 2024-08-23
tags:
- attack.discovery
- attack.t1135
logsource:
product: windows
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
ParentImage|endswith:
- '\cmd.exe'
- '\powershell.exe'
- '\pwsh.exe'
Image|endswith: '\explorer.exe'
CommandLine|contains: 'shell:mycomputerfolder'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_explorer_folder_shortcut_via_shell_binary/info.yml
high
HackTool - SharpView Execution
Adversaries may look for details about the network configuration and settings of systems they access or through information discovery of remote systems
status testauthor frack113id b2317cfa-4a47-4ead-b3ff-297438c0bc2d