Possible DNS Query To MEGA Hosting Website (via dns_query)

title: Possible DNS Query To MEGA Hosting Website (via dns_query)
id: 38e62ec6-b0af-5b63-acb1-379b46bc0113
status: stable
description: This rule detects DNS queries for subdomains related to MEGA sharing website
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1567/002/
    - https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/05/27/detecting-rclone-an-effective-tool-for-exfiltration/
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-07-08
tags:
    - attack.exfiltration
    - attack.t1567.002
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: dns_query
detection:
    selection:
        QueryName|contains: 'userstorage.mega.co.nz'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium