Possible Split A File Into Pieces (via process_creation)

This rule detects detection use of the command "split" to split files into parts and possible transfer.

SigmalowmacOSv1
sigma
title: Possible Split A File Into Pieces (via process_creation)
id: da45ce47-1c2a-5e53-85a2-f79dac834852
status: stable
description: This rule detects detection use of the command "split" to split files into parts and possible transfer.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1030/
    - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1030/T1030.md
author: 'Huntrule Team'
date: 2026-02-03
tags:
    - attack.exfiltration
    - attack.t1030
logsource:
    product: macos
    category: process_creation
detection:
    selection:
        Image|endswith: '/split'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low

Known false positives

  • Unknown

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