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HighSigmaHQFlorian Roth (Nextron Systems)

Potential SAM Database Dump

Detects the creation of files that look like exports of the local SAM (Security Account Manager)

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Windows

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

  • Rare cases of administrative activity

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