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Gzip Archive Decode Via PowerShell

Detects attempts of decoding encoded Gzip archives via PowerShell.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiLinuxmacOSWindows

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

Log source product
windows
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administrative scripts may use this functionality. Use "ParentImage" in combination with the script names and allowed users and applications to filter legitimate executions

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