Possible Network Connection Initiated To Mega.nz (via network_connection)

title: Possible Network Connection Initiated To Mega.nz (via network_connection)
id: db914839-aeac-53c9-a4d7-f9314ec365a2
status: stable
description: This rule detects a network connection initiated by a binary to "api.mega.co.nz". Attackers were seen abusing file sharing websites similar to "mega.nz" to upload/download additional payloads.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1567/002/
    - https://megatools.megous.com/
    - https://www.mandiant.com/resources/russian-targeting-gov-business
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-03-29
tags:
    - attack.exfiltration
    - attack.t1567.002
logsource:
    category: network_connection
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        Initiated: 'true'
        DestinationHostname|endswith:
            - 'mega.co.nz'
            - 'mega.nz'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low