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Possible SAM Database Dump (via file_event)

This rule detects the creation of files that look like exports of the local SAM (Security Account Manager)

SigmahighWindowsv1
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Known false positives

  • Unknown

Detection content is published as a reviewed draft. Tune thresholds and exclusions against your own telemetry before enabling this rule for alerting.