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HighSigmaHQSwachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)

WSL Kali-Linux Usage

Detects the use of Kali Linux through Windows Subsystem for Linux

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Windows

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 installation or usage of Kali Linux WSL by administrators or security teams

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