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
possible-split-a-file-into-pieces-via-process-creation
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
Detection content is published as a reviewed draft. Tune thresholds and exclusions against your own telemetry before enabling this rule for alerting.