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MediumSigmaHQ@d4ns4n_ (Wuerth-Phoenix)

PUA - SoftPerfect Netscan Execution

Detects usage of SoftPerfect's "netscan.exe". An application for scanning networks. It is actively used in-the-wild by threat actors to inspect and understand the network architecture of a victim.

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
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administrator activity

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