PUA - Netcat Suspicious Execution (via process_creation)

This rule detects execution of Netcat. Threat actors may use a non-application layer protocol for communication between host and C2 server or among infected hosts within a network

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.