Possible Remote File Copy (via linux)
This rule detects the use of tools that copy files from or to remote systems
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possible-remote-file-copy-via-linux
title: Possible Remote File Copy (via linux)
id: 080c6170-123a-5a8c-82c3-77495c934105
status: stable
description: This rule detects the use of tools that copy files from or to remote systems
references:
- https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1105/
- https://www.cisa.gov/stopransomware/ransomware-guide
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-02-24
tags:
- attack.command-and-control
- attack.lateral-movement
- attack.t1105
logsource:
product: linux
detection:
tools:
- 'scp '
- 'rsync '
- 'sftp '
filter:
- '@'
- ':'
condition: tools and filter
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: low
Known false positives
- Unknown
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