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Potential Telegram API Request Via CommandLine

The following analytic detects the presence of "api.telegram.org" in the CommandLine of a process. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process execution logs that include…

Description

The following analytic detects the presence of "api.telegram.org" in the CommandLine of a process. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process execution logs that include command-line details. This activity can be significant as the telegram API has been used as an exfiltration mechanism or even as a C2 channel. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker or malware to exfiltrate data or receive additional C2 instruction, potentially leading to further compromise and persistence within the network.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiLinuxmacOSWindows

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

Known benign triggers

  • False positive may stem from application or users requesting the API directly via CommandLine for testing purposes. Investigate the matches and apply the necessary filters.

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