Unusual File Download From File Sharing Websites - File Stream (via create_stream_hash)

This rule detects the download of anomalous file type from a well-known file and paste sharing domain

SigmamediumWindowsv1
sigma
title: Unusual File Download From File Sharing Websites - File Stream (via create_stream_hash)
id: ec4429a9-9ddf-5a3b-9472-4eca0301e2c2
status: stable
description: This rule detects the download of anomalous file type from a well-known file and paste sharing domain
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1564/004/
    - https://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/securitylog/encyclopedia/event.aspx?eventid=90015
    - https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-321a
    - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/01/17/new-ttps-observed-in-mint-sandstorm-campaign-targeting-high-profile-individuals-at-universities-and-research-orgs/
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-01-12
tags:
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.s0139
    - attack.t1564.004
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: create_stream_hash
detection:
    selection_domain:
        Contents|contains:
            - '.githubusercontent.com'
            - '0x0.st'
            - 'anonfiles.com'
            - 'bashupload.com'
            - 'cdn.discordapp.com'
            - 'chunk.io'
            - 'ddns.net'
            - 'dl.dropboxusercontent.com'
            - 'ghostbin.co'
            - 'github.com'
            - 'glitch.me'
            - 'gofile.io'
            - 'hastebin.com'
            - 'mediafire.com'
            - 'mega.nz'
            - 'onrender.com'
            - 'pages.dev'
            - 'paste.ee'
            - 'pastebin.com'
            - 'pastebin.pl'
            - 'pastetext.net'
            - 'pixeldrain.com'
            - 'privatlab.com'
            - 'privatlab.net'
            - 'send.exploit.in'
            - 'sendspace.com'
            - 'storage.googleapis.com'
            - 'storjshare.io'
            - 'supabase.co'
            - 'temp.sh'
            - 'transfer.sh'
            - 'trycloudflare.com'
            - 'ufile.io'
            - 'w3spaces.com'
            - 'workers.dev'
            - 'x0.at'
    selection_extension:
        TargetFilename|contains:
            - '.bat:Zone'
            - '.cmd:Zone'
            - '.ps1:Zone'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium

Known false positives

  • Unknown

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