Detect Certutil (LOLBins and LOLScripts) Usage

Sysmon telemetry detects Certutil activities, a tool for cryptographic operations and certificate management. While legitimate, it's also used by malware.

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Platform: ESXi Linux macOS Network Devices Windows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
Log source product: securityevents windowssecurityevents
Log source service: securityevent

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Detection rules

Detect Certutil (LOLBins and LOLScripts) Usage

Detection logic

Detection requirements

MITRE ATT&CK mappings

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