Possible New Kind of Network (NKN) (via dns)

title: Possible New Kind of Network (NKN) (via dns)
id: ecf0a492-57d8-5a50-a91e-73fe8439e9ad
status: stable
description: This rule detects NKN is a networking service using blockchain technology to support a decentralized network of peers. While there are legitimate uses for it, it can also be used as a C2 channel. This rule looks for a DNS request to the ma>
references:
    - https://github.com/nknorg/nkn-sdk-go
    - https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/manageengine-godzilla-nglite-kdcsponge/
    - https://github.com/Maka8ka/NGLite
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-07-12
tags:
    - attack.command-and-control
    - attack.t1102
logsource:
    product: zeek
    service: dns
detection:
    selection:
        query|contains|all:
            - 'seed'
            - '.nkn.org'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low