Suspicious Process Launched Without Image Name (via process_creation)

title: Suspicious Process Launched Without Image Name (via process_creation)
id: d3721806-94ef-5eb6-ad0f-4b28ac200371
status: stable
description: This rule detects the use of processes with no name (".exe"), that can be leveraged to evade Image-based detections.
references:
    - https://www.huntress.com/blog/fake-browser-updates-lead-to-boinc-volunteer-computing-software
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-04-03
tags:
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.defense-evasion
    - attack.t1036
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        Image|endswith: '\.exe'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium