Suspicious CertReq Command to Download (via process_creation)
This rule detects an anomalous CertReq execution downloading a file. This behavior is frequently used by adversaries to download additional payloads or configuration files. Certreq is a built-in Windows utility used to request and retrieve certificates from a certification authority (CA). However, it can be misused by threat actors for hostile purposes.
SigmahighWindowsv1
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