Possible External Disk Drive Or USB Storage Device Was Recognized By The System (via security)

title: Possible External Disk Drive Or USB Storage Device Was Recognized By The System (via security)
id: df872c22-7816-56e2-88d9-40403ddc5ef8
status: stable
description: This rule detects external disk drives or plugged-in USB devices.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1200/
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1091/
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-6416
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-04-29
tags:
    - attack.t1091
    - attack.t1200
    - attack.lateral-movement
    - attack.initial-access
logsource:
    product: windows
    service: security
detection:
    selection_eid:
        EventID: 6416
    selection_field:
        - ClassName: 'DiskDrive'
        - DeviceDescription: 'USB Mass Storage Device'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low