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MediumSigmaHQCraig Young +2

Potential Recon Activity Via Nltest.EXE

Detects nltest commands that can be used for information discovery

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
windows
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administration use but user and host must be investigated

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