Advanced IP Scanner - File Event
Detects the use of Advanced IP Scanner. Seems to be a popular tool for ransomware groups.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source product
- windows
- Log source category
- file_event
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate administrative use
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| assets.documentcloud.org/documents/20444693/fbi-pin-egregor-ransomware-bc-01062021.pdf | 3from 2 sources |
| labs.f-secure.com/blog/prelude-to-ransomware-systembc | 2 |
| news.sophos.com/en-us/2019/12/09/snatch-ransomware-reboots-pcs-into-safe-mode-to-bypass-protection/ | 3from 2 sources |
| thedfirreport.com/2021/01/18/all-that-for-a-coinminer | 3from 2 sources |
| www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2020/05/tactics-techniques-procedures-associated-with-maze-ransomware-incidents.html | 2 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- fed85bf9-e075-4280-9159-fbe8a023d6fa
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.discovery
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1