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MediumSigmaHQFlorian Roth (Nextron Systems)

Whoami.EXE Execution Anomaly

Detects the execution of whoami.exe with suspicious parent processes.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
LinuxmacOSNetwork 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

  • Admin activity
  • Monitoring activity
  • Scripts and administrative tools used in the monitored environment

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