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Data Encrypted via OpenSSL Utility

Identifies the execution of the OpenSSL utility to encrypt data. Adversaries may use OpenSSL to encrypt data to disrupt the availability of their target's data and may attempt to hold the organization's data to…

Description

Identifies the execution of the OpenSSL utility to encrypt data. Adversaries may use OpenSSL to encrypt data to disrupt the availability of their target's data and may attempt to hold the organization's data to ransom for the purposes of extortion.

Detection logic

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Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source category
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