Possible Use Get-NetTCPConnection (via ps_classic_start)

title: Possible Use Get-NetTCPConnection (via ps_classic_start)
id: bac67764-773f-588b-9ad0-c6e6306eab46
status: stable
description: This rule detects threat actors may attempt to get a listing of network connections to or from the compromised system they are currently accessing or from remote systems by querying for information over the network.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1049/
    - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1049/T1049.md#atomic-test-2---system-network-connections-discovery-with-powershell
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-02-04
tags:
    - attack.discovery
    - attack.t1049
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_classic_start
detection:
    selection:
        Data|contains: 'Get-NetTCPConnection'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low