SQLite Firefox Profile Data DB Access
Detect usage of the "sqlite" binary to query databases in Firefox and other Gecko-based browsers for potential data stealing.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows
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
- Unknown
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| blog.cyble.com/2022/04/21/prynt-stealer-a-new-info-stealer-performing-clipper-and-keylogger-activities/ | 2 |
| github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1539/T1539.md#atomic-test-1---steal-firefox-cookies-windows | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 4833155a-4053-4c9c-a997-777fcea0baa7
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.collectionattack.credential-access
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1