Possible Clipboard Data Capture via PowerShell (via process_creation)

ATT&CK techniques

Collection

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
- T1115Clipboard Data
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects PowerShell reading the clipboard through Get-Clipboard or the Forms Clipboard class, a collection technique used to steal copied passwords, tokens or wallet addresses. Clipboard capture is tracked in the Red Canary Threat Detection Report. Detecting these calls surfaces harvesting of sensitive copied data.

Reporting behind it

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Possible Clipboard Data Capture via PowerShell (via process_creation)

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