Malicious HackTool - Powerup Write Hijack DLL (via file_event)

This rule detects powerup tool's Write Hijack DLL exploits DLL hijacking for privilege escalation. In it's default mode, it builds a self deleting .bat file which runs hostile command. The detection rule relies on creation of the hostile bat file (debug.bat by default).

SigmahighWindowsv1
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