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PE file dropped in Color Profile Folder

This query looks for writes of PE files to C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\. This is a common directory used by malware, as well as some legitimate programs, and writes of PE files to the folder should be…

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This query looks for writes of PE files to C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\. This is a common directory used by malware, as well as some legitimate programs, and writes of PE files to the folder should be monitored. Ref: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2022/07/27/untangling-knotweed-european-private-sector-offensive-actor-using-0-day-exploits/

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
LinuxmacOSWindows

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

Log source product
microsoftthreatprotection
Log source service
devicefileevents

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