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Potentially Suspicious DMP/HDMP File Creation

Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension by a shell or scripting application such as "cmd", "powershell", etc. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain…

Description

Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension by a shell or scripting application such as "cmd", "powershell", etc. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain sensitive information such as credentials. It's best to determine the source of the crash.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Log source product
windows
Log source category
file_event

Known benign triggers

  • Some administrative PowerShell or VB scripts might have the ability to collect dumps and move them to other folders which might trigger a false positive.

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