Suspicious Chromium Browser Launch With Remote Debugging for DRILLAPP (via process_creation)

ATT&CK techniques

Execution → C2

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1059.007JavaScript
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
- T1105Ingress Tool Transfer
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects an Edge or Chromium browser started with remote debugging and web security disabled, the automation setup used by the DRILLAPP backdoor to drive the browser through the Chrome DevTools Protocol. Everyday browsing does not combine these flags.

Reporting behind it

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Suspicious Chromium Browser Launch With Remote Debugging for DRILLAPP (via process_creation)

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