currently serving 24655 YARA rules and 4724 Sigma rules
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Newest YARA Rules
This table shows the newest additions to the YARA rule set
Rule
Description
Date
Ref
SUSP_Hidden_File_Download_Oct26
Detects hidden file being downloaded in suspicious location
02.10.2026
MAL_B64_EXPL_CVE_2026_88771_Oct26
Detects base64 encoded CVE-2026-88771 post-exploitation script
02.10.2026
MAL_B64_Encoded_Webshell_Oct26
Detects base64 encoded command used in webshell to execute user input
02.10.2026
MAL_Animate_Clipper_Sep26
Detects Animate Clipper which targets cryptocurrency wallets and other credentials. The malware may also execute additional payloads received from a remote server.
30.09.2026
SUSP_LNX_PAM_Potential_Backdoor_Sep26
Detects potential PAM backdoor activity on Linux. This PAM module's pam_sm_authenticate function may be tampered with to bypass authentication.
30.09.2026
SUSP_WebArchive_Pipe_To_Interpreter_Sep26
Detects scripts that fetch a payload through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine (web.archive.org) and pipe it into an interpreter or shell, as seen in the DirtyBlanket npm package campaign
29.09.2026
SUSP_LNX_Systemd_Service_Tor_SOCKS_Proxy_Sep26
Detects systemd service units which route the service's traffic through a local Tor SOCKS proxy (port 9050/9150) via proxy environment variables, as seen in the DirtyBlanket npm campaign to hide C2 communication
29.09.2026
WEBSHELL_CSS_PassThrough_Sep26
Detects suspicious CSS files that contain pass-through and cookie decoding functionality, which is often used in webshells
28.09.2026
WEBSHELL_B64_PassThrough_Sep26
Detects base64 encoded webshell that contains pass-through and cookie decoding functionality
28.09.2026
EXPL_CVE_2026_88772_POC_Sep26
Detects POC for Citrix NetScaler DTLS memory overflow, CVE-2026-88772
28.09.2026
LOG_SUSP_EXPL_CVE_2026_88771_Sep26
Detects potential exploitation indicator for Citrix NetScaler PreAuth Command Injection CVE-2026-88771
28.09.2026
MAL_Remus_Stealer_Sep26
Detects Remus stealer malware. Remus is a stealthy information stealer specialized in credential and crypto wallet harvesting.
28.09.2026
MAL_JS_WebSocket_RAT_Sep26
Detects a JavaScript websocket RAT seen being used by DPRK threat actors in npm supply chain attacks
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_Info_Gathering_Sep26
Detects JavaScript files collecting host information such as OS platform, architecture, release, uptime, CPUs, home directory and Node.js version, which is typical for system reconnaissance by RATs
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_Process_Execution_Sep26
Detects JavaScript spawning system utilities such as reg, wmic, pgrep, schtasks or systemctl with piped stdio, which is typical for reconnaissance and persistence handling by RATs
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_VBS_Dropper_Sep26
Detects JavaScript writing a VBS script to disk that executes commands via CreateObject and Run, which can be used for persistence on Windows
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_PLIST_Dropper_Sep26
Detects JavaScript writing a PLIST file with RunAtLoad enabled to disk, which can be used to create a LaunchAgent or LaunchDaemon for persistence on macOS
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_Systemd_Service_Unit_Dropper_Sep26
Detects JavaScript writing a systemd service unit file with ExecStart to disk, which can be used for persistence on Linux
28.09.2026
SUSP_JS_Desktop_Entry_Dropper_Sep26
Detects JavaScript writing a Desktop Entry file with Exec to disk, which can be used for autostart persistence on Linux
28.09.2026
SUSP_FNV_1A_Hashing_Sep26
Detects FNV-1a hashing patterns, often used for dynamic function resolution, commonly seen in shellcodes and packers
25.09.2026
MAL_Backdoor_Loader_Sep26
Detects a loader used to load 2nd stage payloads, also seen being used to load SparroWocky backdoor
25.09.2026
MAL_APT_SparroWock_Backdoor_Sep26
Detects SparroWocky backdoor, a backdoor that uses named pipes for C2 communication and can execute commands on the infected system, seen being used by FamousSparrow APT
25.09.2026
MAL_Lnk_Downloader_Sep26
Detects malicious .lnk files used to download and execute payloads
25.09.2026
SUSP_MS_Crypto_In_Unusual_Executable_Sep26
Detects the use of LsCsp_EncryptHwid in unusual executables, the function should exclusively be used by executables related to Microsoft Remote Desktop services.
24.09.2026
APT_MAL_RAT_Sep26
Detects a RAT that establishes persistence, communicates with C2 infrastructure, collects system information, and supports remote file download and execution, seen being used by Transparent tribe APT group
22.09.2026
APT_MAL_Famous_Chollima_Branchlure_Git_Hook_Downloader_Sep26
Detects a Git hook downloader's platform-specific delivery endpoint, seen being used by Famous Chollima APT
22.09.2026
Successful YARA Rules in Set
This table shows statistics of the best rules with lowest AV detection rates (rules created in the last 12 months, matches of the last 14 days)
Rule
Average AV Detection Rate
Sample Count
Info
VT
Latest YARA Matches with Low AV Detection Rate
This table lists the last matches with low AV detection rates (between 0 and 15 AV engines matched)
Rule
AVs
Hash
VT
SUSP_OBFUSC_Base64_Hex_Encoded_Apr19
8
356c519bd8fea000f43c2dd24b023a92f3dd3bd11f1cd937568019d3865e6f7c
SUSP_PS1_Cmdlet_Defender_Exclusion_Apr21_1
8
054f362e37d1aed07818d279c274576215c7fe68282a4f07bc21167b7ea86e56
SUSP_Base64_Encoded_Hex_Encoded_Code
8
356c519bd8fea000f43c2dd24b023a92f3dd3bd11f1cd937568019d3865e6f7c
SUSP_OBFUSC_Base64_Hex_Encoded_Apr19
14
6eae08a25bade24100ff14c983946c644ab1cbe596a38bb5cb6e93bcbd1f5a30
SUSP_LNX_Malware_Indicators_Aug21_1
14
56f5a88441901f5773414fd48c8fe5c6c9d5ce6d3be3a5affffbb55b178d73ac
SUSP_LNX_ShellCode_Loader_Jun21_1
14
56f5a88441901f5773414fd48c8fe5c6c9d5ce6d3be3a5affffbb55b178d73ac
SUSP_Python_Import_Function_Combo_Jul21_1
1
1eeaaf7fa1681b4eb37198a7d747600cc86e6aa98d1b3adc14787aac4e79aa65
SUSP_Base64_Encoded_Hex_Encoded_Code
14
552c46a308bc3ee044cb7e18be836cad1b200a6dc726f2b42f1c0d3f363f01c3
SUSP_OBFUSC_Base64_Hex_Encoded_Apr19
14
552c46a308bc3ee044cb7e18be836cad1b200a6dc726f2b42f1c0d3f363f01c3
SUSP_OBFUSC_Base64_DLL_Imports_Jul22_1
2
b2f3bac71e90a8a80882df8f3b353432ed4a2f929acf421e7f04f18bbae62db5
SUSP_PS1_Cmdlet_Defender_Exclusion_Apr21_1
2
b2f3bac71e90a8a80882df8f3b353432ed4a2f929acf421e7f04f18bbae62db5
SUSP_PS1_Base64_CommandLine_Indicator_Jan20
2
b2f3bac71e90a8a80882df8f3b353432ed4a2f929acf421e7f04f18bbae62db5
YARA Rules Per Category
This list shows the number of YARA rules in the subscribable categories (categories overlap as a rule can be in 'n' categories)
Tag
Count
Malware
7909
Threat Hunting (not subscribable, only in THOR scanner)
6088
APT
5104
Hacktools
4916
Webshells
2408
Exploits
753
Newest Sigma Rules
This table shows the newest additions to the Sigma rule set
Rule
Description
Date
Ref
Info
Potentially Suspicious Image Load of Tlscsp.dll
Detects tlscsp.dll ("Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Cryptographic Utility")
loaded by a process outside standard Microsoft or system directories. The DLL
contains a hardcoded RC4 key exposed through its LsCsp_EncryptHwid export,
providing a predictable cryptographic primitive that malware can leverage to
decrypt payloads or encrypt data without embedding custom crypto code. Loading
this DLL from an unexpected location is potentially suspicious, as threat actors
abuse a trusted system component to perform cryptographic operations natively,
bypassing detection that would otherwise flag unsigned or anomalous crypto implementations.
24.09.2026
Potential PowerShell Keylogger via Low-Level Keyboard Hook
Detects PowerShell ScriptBlock containing inline C# that installs a low-level keyboard hook
via SetWindowsHookEx with the WH_KEYBOARD_LL hook type. Attackers use Add-Type to compile
and execute a keylogger entirely in memory, intercepting all keystrokes system-wide without
dropping a standalone binary to disk. The presence of CallNextHookEx confirms a chained hook
implementation, distinguishing it from benign API references.
16.09.2026
Potential PowerShell Screen Capture via Win32 GDI BitBlt
Detects PowerShell ScriptBlock using the Win32 GDI BitBlt API to capture screen content.
Attackers use this native approach to silently copy display pixel data without dropping a
standalone capture binary, a technique commonly observed in keyloggers, RATs and spyware.
16.09.2026
PowerShell Script Execution From Environment Variable - CommandLine
Detects PowerShell loading and executing a script stored inside an environment variable.
Attackers use this to hide the malicious code from command-line logs and security tools,
since the actual script is never written to disk or shown in the process arguments.
08.09.2026
PowerShell Script Execution From Environment Variable - ScriptBlock
Detects PowerShell loading and executing a script stored inside an environment variable.
Attackers use this to hide the malicious code from command-line logs and security tools,
since the actual script is never written to disk or shown in the process arguments.
08.09.2026
Kernel Driver Service ImagePath Set by Potentially Suspicious Process
Detects kernel driver service ImagePath registry values being set by potentially suspicious processes.
This can indicate attempts to load kernel drivers without using the standard Service Control Manager,
which malware may use to maintain persistence or employ BYOVD techniques often used in EDR killer tools.
It's recommended to first baseline this rule in your environment and adjust it accordingly before enabling
it in production.
02.09.2026
Kernel Driver Service ImagePath Pointing to Non-Standard Location
Detects kernel driver service ImagePath registry values that point to non-standard locations outside typical Windows driver directories.
This may indicate attempts to load malicious or vulnerable kernel drivers for persistence or privilege escalation, a technique commonly
observed in EDR-killer tools that drop a driver to a non-standard location before loading it for further exploitation. It's recommended
to first baseline this rule in your environment and adjust it accordingly before enabling it in production.
02.09.2026
PUA - Tailcat Saved Key Generation - Linux
Detects the generation of Tailcat saved keys that persist the secret between multiple sessions. Using Tailcat persistently is unusual in corporate environments.
02.09.2026
PUA - Tailcat Saved Key Generation - Windows
Detects the generation of Tailcat saved keys that persist the secret between multiple sessions. Using Tailcat persistently is unusual in corporate environments.
02.09.2026
Remote PDF Opened via Explorer with HTTP URL
Detects explorer.exe being invoked with an HTTP URL pointing to a remote PDF file.
Attackers use this technique to display a decoy document while a malicious payload
executes in the background, distracting the victim after LNK-based initial access.
explorer.exe is not normally launched from the command line with a remote HTTP path;
its appearance in such a context is a strong indicator of a scripted attack chain.
31.08.2026
EventLog Metadata Inspection Via Wevtutil
Detects the eventlog metadata inspection attempt via wevtutil.exe.
Threat actors use these to verify whether security logging is active and gauge
how much time they have before entries are overwritten, before performing intrusive actions.
27.08.2026
Email Protocol Access Via Curl
Detects curl.exe being used to access email servers over IMAP or SMTP protocols.
Curl natively supports IMAP/IMAPS and SMTP/SMTPS, allowing attackers to interact with
mailboxes directly from the command line - reading inbox contents, selecting folders,
or sending messages - without deploying a dedicated mail client. This technique is used
for C2 communication via corporate mail infrastructure and for data exfiltration, blending
with legitimate email traffic.
27.08.2026
Senstitive File Access via Cmd Utility
Detects the usage of windows inbuilt cmd.exe utility to access sensitive files such as configuration files,
certificate files, and password files. It might indicate an adversary attempting to access sensitive files
for credential access or collection purposes via reverse shell or cli interaction.
26.08.2026
Renamed Node.js Binary Execution
Detects the execution of a renamed Node.js JavaScript runtime, normally named "node.exe".
Node.exe is the executable file for the Node.js JavaScript runtime and is typically used
to execute JavaScript code outside a web browser environment. Threat actors may
rename the Node.js executable to a random name to run malicious scripts stealthily.
26.08.2026
SSH Known Hosts File Deleted
Detects deletion of SSH known_hosts files via file deletion events.
Complements the proc_creation variant by catching cases where the shell handles
the operation directly (e.g. bare redirects, unlink syscalls) without spawning
a traceable child process.
Attackers remove known_hosts to erase lateral movement destinations and suppress
SSH host key mismatch warnings.
19.08.2026
Linux Log File Content Cleared or Deleted via CLI Utilities
Detects unusual CLI-based methods to clear or delete Linux log file contents, including
truncating to zero size, overwriting with /dev/null, and other methods. These techniques
are commonly used by attackers and ransomware to destroy forensic evidence before or after
malicious activity.
19.08.2026
Logging Daemon Force Killed via CommandLine
Detects use of kill, killall, pkill, or other command line methods to forcefully terminate
common Linux logging and auditing services. Threat actors or malware may use this technique
to silence audit trails before encryption or exfiltration.
19.08.2026
SSH Known Hosts File Removed or Cleared
Detects removal or clearing of SSH known_hosts files via common CLI utilities.
Attackers delete known_hosts to erase evidence of lateral movement destinations and to
suppress SSH host key mismatch warnings when reconnecting to a host whose key has been changed.
19.08.2026
Logging Service Stopped via Service Command
Detects use of the legacy service command to stop common Linux logging and auditing services. The service
command wraps SysV init scripts and remains functional on systemd-based distributions via compatibility shims.
Attackers use this to stop logging with a command that blends into older administration patterns.
19.08.2026
Logging Service Stopped or Disabled via Systemctl
Detects use of systemctl to stop, kill, mask, or disable common Linux logging and auditing services (rsyslog, syslog-ng, auditd, systemd-journald).
Attackers and ransomware use this to silence audit trails before encryption or exfiltration.
Masking a service additionally prevents it from being restarted by other processes.
19.08.2026
PowerShell AppLocker Policy Discovery Via Get-AppLockerPolicy
Detects AppLocker policy enumeration attempts via PowerShell using the Get-AppLockerPolicy cmdlet and an policy scope of either Effective, LDAP, or Local.
19.08.2026
New User Account Creation Attempt Via ADSI
Detects an attempt to create a new user account via ADSI (Active Directory Service Interfaces)
using either the WinNT or LDAP provider. This is an uncommon method to create user accounts
and may indicate an attempt to evade detection by avoiding more commonly monitored commands
such as "net user", "New-LocalUser" or "New-ADUser".
13.08.2026
New User Account Creation Attempt Via ADSI in CommandLine
Detects PowerShell command line arguments containing ADSI (Active Directory Service Interfaces) patterns
trying to create a new user account via the WinNT or LDAP provider. This is an uncommon method to create
user accounts and may indicate an attempt to evade detection by avoiding more commonly monitored commands
such as "net user", "New-LocalUser" or "New-ADUser".
13.08.2026
PowerShell Live Kernel Dump
Detects PowerShell scripts or commands that create live kernel dumps.
While live kernel dumps are a legitimate diagnostic mechanism, they are increasingly
abused by threat actors to read sensitive process memory such as LSASS without opening
a direct process handle, bypassing traditional process-access based detections.
10.08.2026
Live Kernel Dump via CommandLine
Detects live kernel dumps initiated via the command line.
While kernel dumps are not inherently malicious, these dumps can be accessed
to read sensitive process memory such as LSASS without opening a direct process
handle, bypassing traditional process-access based detections.
10.08.2026
Sensitive File Discovery via Find Command
Detects aggressive filesystem searches for credential, certificate, and wallet files using the 'find' command.
This behavior may indicate an adversary attempting to locate sensitive files such as environment variable files, private keys, certificates, or wallet files that could be used for credential access or further compromise.
07.08.2026
Suspicious Grep of Sensitive Contents for Credential Access
Detects the use of grep to search for sensitive credentials and cryptocurrency wallet mnemonics.
This behaviour may indicate an adversary trying to to locate sensitive credentials contained in environment variable files, private keys, certificates, wallet files, or other files that may contain secrets which could be used for credential access or further compromise.
07.08.2026
PostgreSQL Connection String Enumeration via Grep
Detects the use of grep to search for PostgreSQL connection strings and database URLs, which may indicate credential harvesting from application directories as a precursor to lateral movement or data exfiltration.
Attackers may use this technique to find hardcoded database credentials in source code, configuration files, or environment variable definitions.
07.08.2026
Node.Js Inline Script Network Connection - Linux
Detects inline Node.js scripts that establish network connections, which may indicate malicious activity such as data exfiltration or command-and-control communication.
Attackers may use inline Node.js scripts to quickly execute code that interacts with the network without leaving a persistent file on disk.
07.08.2026
Suspicious Node.js Child Process with IP Address - Linux
Detects a Node.js process spawning a shell or network utility with a command line containing an IPv4 address.
This pattern is commonly used by malicious npm postinstall scripts to download second-stage payloads or establish reverse shells, as observed in various malicious Strapi npm campaign.
07.08.2026
YARA/SIGMA Rule Count
Rule Type
Community Feed
Nextron Private Feed
Yara
1256
23399
Sigma
3617
1107
Sigma Rules Per Category (Community)
Type
Count
windows / process_creation
1359
windows / registry_set
219
windows / file_event
211
windows / ps_script
167
windows / security
164
linux / process_creation
142
windows / image_load
115
webserver
86
windows / system
74
macos / process_creation
69
aws / cloudtrail
57
proxy
55
linux / auditd
54
windows / network_connection
53
azure / auditlogs
44
windows / registry_event
40
azure / activitylogs
35
windows / ps_module
33
windows / application
32
windows / dns_query
28
windows / process_access
25
opencanary / application
24
okta / okta
22
windows / pipe_created
19
azure / riskdetection
19
azure / signinlogs
18
windows / windefend
17
rpc_firewall / application
17
linux
16
linux / file_event
16
gcp / gcp.audit
16
github / audit
15
bitbucket / audit
14
m365 / threat_management
13
cisco / aaa
13
windows / file_delete
13
windows / create_remote_thread
12
dns
10
windows / driver_load
10
windows / registry_delete
10
kubernetes / application / audit
10
windows / codeintegrity-operational
10
windows / ps_classic_start
9
antivirus
9
windows / create_stream_hash
9
windows / appxdeployment-server
9
windows / firewall-as
8
windows / msexchange-management
8
fortigate / event
7
windows / file_access
7
azure / pim
7
windows / bits-client
7
gcp / google_workspace.admin
7
zeek / smb_files
7
windows / dns-client
6
kubernetes / audit
6
jvm / application
5
zeek / dns
5
linux / network_connection
5
zeek / http
5
windows / sysmon
4
windows / taskscheduler
4
macos / file_event
4
windows / iis-configuration
4
zeek / dce_rpc
4
m365 / audit
4
windows / wmi_event
3
windows / powershell-classic
3
windows / ntlm
3
windows / registry_add
3
linux / sshd
3
gcp / google_workspace.login
3
windows / dns-server
2
spring / application
2
apache
2
windows / wmi
2
onelogin / onelogin.events
2
windows / applocker
2
firewall
2
linux / syslog
2
windows / security-mitigations
2
windows / smbclient-security
1
windows / file_rename
1
ruby_on_rails / application
1
m365 / exchange
1
zeek / rdp
1
windows / sysmon_status
1
zeek / kerberos
1
windows / driver-framework
1
windows / terminalservices-localsessionmanager
1
windows / sysmon_error
1
velocity / application
1
m365 / threat_detection
1
windows
1
linux / sudo
1
sql / application
1
cisco / duo
1
cisco / ldp
1
nginx
1
windows / ldap
1
windows / dns-server-analytic
1
cisco / bgp
1
windows / lsa-server
1
windows / ps_classic_provider_start
1
windows / printservice-admin
1
database
1
django / application
1
windows / printservice-operational
1
linux / clamav
1
linux / auth
1
linux / guacamole
1
windows / appmodel-runtime
1
windows / openssh
1
fortios / sslvpnd
1
juniper / bgp
1
windows / appxpackaging-om
1
windows / process_tampering
1
cisco / syslog
1
linux / cron
1
huawei / bgp
1
windows / smbserver-connectivity
1
windows / smbclient-connectivity
1
windows / certificateservicesclient-lifecycle-system
1
windows / shell-core
1
windows / file_change
1
paloalto / file_event / globalprotect
1
windows / capi2
1
windows / microsoft-servicebus-client
1
windows / raw_access_thread
1
nodejs / application
1
paloalto / appliance / globalprotect
1
zeek / x509
1
python / application
1
linux / vsftpd
1
windows / diagnosis-scripted
1
windows / file_executable_detected
1
Sigma Rules Per Category (Nextron Private Feed)
Type
Count
windows / process_creation
544
windows / registry_set
97
windows / ps_script
95
linux / process_creation
72
windows / file_event
52
windows / image_load
49
windows / wmi
29
windows / security
29
proxy
13
windows / system
13
windows / network_connection
9
windows / registry_event
8
windows / kernel-event-tracing
6
windows / dns_query
5
windows / ntfs
5
windows / ps_module
5
windows / registry_delete
4
windows / create_remote_thread
4
windows / sense
4
windows / pipe_created
4
webserver
4
windows / taskscheduler
4
windows / vhd
3
windows / application-experience
3
windows / driver_load
3
windows / hyper-v-worker
3
macos / process_creation
3
dns
3
windows / ps_classic_script
3
windows / process_access
2
windows / windefend
2
windows / bits-client
2
windows / codeintegrity-operational
2
linux / file_delete
2
windows / file_access
2
linux / file_event
2
windows / file_delete
2
windows / kernel-shimengine
2
windows / environment variable / THOR
2
linux / Linux kernel module / THOR
2
windows / smbclient-security
2
windows / amsi
1
windows / application
1
windows / audit-cve
1
windows / registry-setinformation
1
windows / firewall-as
1
windows / file_rename
1
linux / Unix user / THOR
1
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