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Python Initiated Connection

Detects a Python process initiating a network connection. While this often relates to package installation, it can also indicate a potential malicious script communicating with a C&C server.

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
network_connection

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate python scripts using the socket library or similar will trigger this. Apply additional filters and perform an initial baseline before deploying.

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