currently serving 23679 YARA rules and 4451 Sigma rules
API Key
New Rules per Day
Newest YARA Rules
This table shows the newest additions to the YARA rule set
Rule
Description
Date
Ref
EXPL_CVE_2026_20817_Werfault_LPE_Feb26
Detects a proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-20817, a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Error Reporting (WER) that allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges.
19.02.2026
MAL_OBFUSC_JS_Regex_Replace_Feb26
Detects obfuscated JavaScript code that uses regex replacement to remove characters from strings, seen being used to run malicious PowerShell scripts
17.02.2026
MAL_VBA_Hex_Dropper_Feb26
Detects malicious VBA macro that decodes hex payload, drops a payload to downloads and executes it, seen being used by MuddyWater APT group
17.02.2026
MAL_Shellcode_Loader_Feb26
Detects an unknown shellcode loader
15.02.2026
MAL_LNX_Cobaltstrike_Beacon_Feb26
Detects Linux beacon written in C that communicates with the Cobalt Strike teamserver using the HTTP/S protocol
15.02.2026
MAL_Muddy_Water_Unknown_Backdoor_Feb26
Detects an unknown backdoor used by Muddywater APT group and as Anydesk utility.
15.02.2026
HKTL_ElephantPoint_Feb26
Detects ElephantPoint, a tool to find sensitive data in MS SharePoint
15.02.2026
MAL_Encoded_Loader_Payload_Feb26
Detects files containing encoded PE loader used to load Xworm malware, Katz stealer and other malware
13.02.2026
MAL_Shellcode_Loader_Feb26_2
Detects shellcode delivered via an OLE object as part of a CVE-2018-0802 exploit, which downloads and executes second-stage payloads in memory
13.02.2026
EXPL_CVE_2019_11580_Feb26
Detects exploitation indicators of CVE-2019-11580 in atlassian jira, related to unauthorized plugin upload and remote code execution via the widget connector vulnerability
12.02.2026
EXPL_CVE_2026_1731_Feb26
Detects exploitation indicators of unsanitized arithmetic evaluation in BeyondTrust RS/PRA pre-auth remote access interface (CVE-2026-1731)
12.02.2026
SUSP_EXPL_Thin_Scc_Wrapper_Feb26
Detects artifacts indicative of interaction with the BeyondTrust RS/PRA pre-auth remote access interface linked to CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2026-1731. A match suggests the system either handled legitimate remote-support traffic or was probed by scanners/attackers; it does not by itself confirm successful exploitation and should be correlated with source context and any follow-on payload or post-compromise activity.
12.02.2026
LOG_EXPL_Thin_Scc_Wrapper_Feb26
Detects suspcious indicators in web server logs which may indicate exploitation of BeyondTrust RS/PRA pre-auth remote access interface linked to CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2026-1731. A match suggests the system either handled legitimate remote-support traffic or was probed by scanners/attackers; it does not by itself confirm successful exploitation and should be correlated with source context and any follow-on payload or post-compromise activity.
12.02.2026
LOG_EXPL_CVE_2024_12356_Feb26
Detects log entries with potentially successful exploitation addressing CVE-2024-12356 (unauthenticated RCE). Error message could also be related to invalid queries executed by legitimate user
12.02.2026
PUA_HKTL_WebSocat_Feb26
Detects WebSocat tool - a command-line client for WebSockets, like netcat (or curl) for ws:// with advanced socat-like functions. It can be used for various purposes, including testing WebSocket servers, creating WebSocket tunnels, and performing security assessments.
12.02.2026
MAL_Diaoyu_Loader_Feb26
Detects Diaoyu loader that loads encrypted payloads and drops it for execution
11.02.2026
MAL_Loader_Feb26_3
Detects a loader that decrypts and loads CobaltStrike payloads, seen being used by Shadow Campaigns
11.02.2026
SUSP_UAC_Bypass_Feb26
Detects suspicious usage of fodhelper.exe and DelegateExecute for UAC bypass techniques commonly employed by malware for privilege escalation
11.02.2026
MAL_DLL_Downloader_Feb26
Detects DLL downloader that decrypts a c2 url using repeating key xor and launches it
11.02.2026
MAL_JS_Curl_Beacon_Feb26
Detects obfuscated JScript dropper that creates a scheduled task to beacon to C2 via curl with host fingerprint data
11.02.2026
MAL_Voidlink_Implant_Loader_Feb26
Detects Voidlink implants loader, VoidLink is an advanced malware framework made up of custom loaders, implants, rootkits, and modular plugins designed to maintain long-term access to Linux systems
11.02.2026
MAL_Voidlink_Implants_Feb26
Detects Voidlink implants, VoidLink is an advanced malware framework made up of custom loaders, implants, rootkits, and modular plugins designed to maintain long-term access to Linux systems
11.02.2026
MAL_Voidlink_Kernel_Rootkit_Feb26
Detects Voidlink kernel rootkit that provides stealth, persistence, and remote control capabilities.
11.02.2026
MAL_CoolClient_Stealer_Variant_Feb26
Detects CoolClinet stealer plugin, a variant of CoolClient backdoor that focuses on stealing sensitive information from infected systems, such as credentials, browser data, and other valuable data
10.02.2026
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
MAL_BAT_OBFUSC_BOM_Override_Apr25
2
2badfa3371ccd9845c302837fca11a200d6fa7ba5f0c3aa60e832052ed553015
APT_PlugX_SFX_Chinese_Chars_Jan14
14
1a0c7ba884349a17c6f3ca29dce025c9cca296285e0bb28a42d1ef5d8f9daf65
PUA_ConnectWise_ScreenConnect_Mar23
10
427adf968700c11d5bebfe740a354eeb33d019fd61f0b3bcbcdeb085c389fa57
MAL_NET_Keylogger_Indicators_Oct25
13
04470bfd874f6112f9de5e47c70926d3c9e2601490992e4324442085f0195fbe
HKTL_Injection_ShellCode_Keywords
12
3d8ed54264a605838904e6b0d92d4b0fb83051bec70f2ce52c8b9361b75e418c
SUSP_HKTL_Hacktool_Strings_Oct21_1
12
3d8ed54264a605838904e6b0d92d4b0fb83051bec70f2ce52c8b9361b75e418c
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
7476
Threat Hunting (not subscribable, only in THOR scanner)
5789
APT
5054
Hacktools
4817
Webshells
2397
Exploits
722
Newest Sigma Rules
This table shows the newest additions to the Sigma rule set
Rule
Description
Date
Ref
Info
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by AMMYYAdmin
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by AMMYYAdmin process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by Chrome Remote Desktop
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by Chrome Remote Desktop process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by AnyDesk
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by AnyDesk process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by Splashtop
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by Splashtop process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by SlashTop
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by SlashTop process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by RemotePC
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by RemotePC process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by Remote Utilities
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by Remote Utilities process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by LogMeIn
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by LogMeIn process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by VNCConnect
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by VNCConnect process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by ZohoAssist
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by ZohoAssist process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by TeamViewer
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by TeamViewer process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by AeroAdmin
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by AeroAdmin process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by UltraVNC
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by UltraVNC process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by TightVNC
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by TightVNC process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
Suspicious Child Processes Spawned by ScreenConnect
Detects suspicious child processes spawned by ScreenConnect process. This could indicate the presence of a remote management tool (RMM) or remote access tool (RAT) on the system.
Threat actors may use these tools to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks and perform malicious activities.
11.02.2026
File Operation via .NET Class
Detects the use of dotnet method in command lines which could be used for unauthorized file operations such as copying files.
It could indicate suspicious activity because there are many normal ways to copy files in Windows, thus adversary may use this rarely used method to avoid detection.
06.02.2026
Suspicious Double Extension Files in Linux
Detects files with double extensions in Linux systems, which could be an attempt to disguise executable content as harmless documents.
05.02.2026
Suspicious Download and Execution Combo in Linux
Detect suspicious command line patterns where a download command line utility is executed in combination with other suspicious command line utilities.
This could indicate potential malicious activity such as downloading and various other actions like decoding, changing permissions, or executing the downloaded file or creating persistence.
05.02.2026
Suspicious Double Extension File Execution on Linux
Detects suspicious use of executable extensions like .sh, .py or .pl after a non-executable file extension to disguise malicious files in Linux environments
05.02.2026
Suspicious Linux Command Patterns
Detects suspicious command line patterns that may indicate malicious activity such as decoding base64 content to files in some folder and executing it.
05.02.2026
Suspicious Base64 Encoded IP in PowerShell Execution
Detects PowerShell script blocks that contain base64-encoded IP addresses, a technique commonly used for obfuscation and defense evasion.
Threat actors may leverage this method to download and execute secondary payloads from IP addresses - often their command and control (C2) servers or other malicious infrastructure.
By encoding these URLs in base64 within PowerShell commands, adversaries attempt to bypass detection mechanisms and evade user scrutiny.
This rule helps identify suspicious activity where PowerShell is used to retrieve content from IPs via base64-encoded strings, which is rarely seen in legitimate software.
04.02.2026
Suspicious Base64 Encoded IP in Command Line
Detects processes with command lines containing base64-encoded IP addresses, which may indicate obfuscation or evasion attempts.
Threat actors often host their secondary malicious payloads on IP addresses, potentially their C&C servers or other hosting infrastructure.
To download these malicious payloads, the malware dropper technique involves downloading and executing a secondary payload from an IP address.
And to obscure the command line from normal user scrutiny, threat actors may their script or command line arguments in base64 encoding to download and execute the secondary payload.
04.02.2026
Uncommon File Created by Notepad++ Updater Gup.EXE
Detects when the Notepad++ updater (gup.exe) creates files in suspicious or uncommon locations.
This could indicate potential exploitation of the updater component to deliver unwanted malware or unwarranted files.
03.02.2026
Tiny C Compiler Runtime Execution
Detects execution of Tiny C Compiler (TCC) which compiles and executes C code directly in memory.
This technique was observed in Chrysalis backdoor campaigns where attackers renamed tcc.exe to svchost.exe and used it
to load shellcode from .c files directly into memory, bypassing traditional detection methods.
03.02.2026
Suspicious Child Process of Notepad++ Updater - GUP.Exe
Detects suspicious child process creation by the Notepad++ updater process (gup.exe).
This could indicate potential exploitation of the updater component to deliver unwanted malware.
03.02.2026
Renamed TinyCC (TCC) Compiler Execution
Detects the execution of a renamed TinyCC (TCC) Compiler (tcc.exe)
Attackers have been observed renaming tcc.exe to masquerade as legitimate Windows binaries (e.g., svchost.exe) to compile and execute malicious C code in memory, such as shellcode loaders.
This technique was observed in Chrysalis backdoor attacks.
03.02.2026
Notepad++ Updater DNS Query to Uncommon Domains
Detects when the Notepad++ updater (gup.exe) makes DNS queries to domains that are not part of the known legitimate update infrastructure.
This could indicate potential exploitation of the updater mechanism or suspicious network activity that warrants further investigation.
02.02.2026
CLSID DefaultIcon Value Tampering
Detects potential COM object hijacking. Adversaries have used CLSID DefaultIcon to reference malicious payload, encrypted payloads, or conceal payload execution paths as part of defense-evasion and persistence chains.
31.01.2026
Win32_ScheduledJob Class or At.exe Enabled - Registry
Detects the enabling of the Win32_ScheduledJob WMI class or At.exe via registry modification.
The Win32_ScheduledJob class is used to create and manage scheduled jobs in Windows.
This class is disabled by default for security reasons, and enabling it may indicate an attempt to create or manage scheduled jobs in a potentially malicious manner.
29.01.2026
Suspicious PowerShell Execution with Public IPv4 - PowerShell
Detects PowerShell commands or scripts making web requests directly to public IPv4 addresses using `Invoke-WebRequest` or `Invoke-RestMethod`, which may indicate suspicious activity.
Threat actors may use this technique to download and execute secondary payloads from direct IP addresses, potentially their command and control (C2) servers or other malicious infrastructure.
29.01.2026
YARA/SIGMA Rule Count
Rule Type
Community Feed
Nextron Private Feed
Yara
2720
20959
Sigma
3540
911
Sigma Rules Per Category (Community)
Type
Count
windows / process_creation
1331
windows / registry_set
219
windows / file_event
206
windows / ps_script
165
windows / security
160
linux / process_creation
131
windows / image_load
114
webserver
82
windows / system
74
macos / process_creation
68
aws / cloudtrail
55
proxy
54
windows / network_connection
53
linux / auditd
53
azure / activitylogs
42
windows / registry_event
40
azure / auditlogs
38
windows / ps_module
33
windows / application
31
windows / dns_query
27
windows / process_access
25
azure / signinlogs
24
okta / okta
22
azure / riskdetection
19
opencanary / application
18
windows / pipe_created
18
rpc_firewall / application
17
windows / windefend
16
github / audit
16
linux
16
gcp / gcp.audit
16
bitbucket / audit
14
m365 / threat_management
13
linux / file_event
13
windows / file_delete
13
cisco / aaa
12
windows / create_remote_thread
12
windows / codeintegrity-operational
10
windows / driver_load
10
windows / registry_delete
10
kubernetes / application / audit
10
windows / ps_classic_start
9
dns
9
windows / appxdeployment-server
9
windows / create_stream_hash
9
windows / firewall-as
8
windows / msexchange-management
8
gcp / google_workspace.admin
7
zeek / smb_files
7
antivirus
7
fortigate / event
7
windows / file_access
7
azure / pim
7
windows / bits-client
7
windows / dns-client
6
linux / network_connection
5
zeek / http
5
jvm / application
5
kubernetes / audit
5
zeek / dns
5
windows / sysmon
4
windows / iis-configuration
4
windows / taskscheduler
4
zeek / dce_rpc
4
linux / sshd
3
m365 / audit
3
macos / file_event
3
windows / wmi_event
3
windows / powershell-classic
3
windows / ntlm
3
windows / registry_add
3
spring / application
2
windows / dns-server
2
apache
2
onelogin / onelogin.events
2
firewall
2
linux / syslog
2
windows / security-mitigations
2
windows / microsoft-servicebus-client
1
python / application
1
windows / diagnosis-scripted
1
windows / smbclient-security
1
windows / file_executable_detected
1
windows / sysmon_status
1
m365 / exchange
1
zeek / rdp
1
windows / file_rename
1
m365 / threat_detection
1
zeek / kerberos
1
windows / terminalservices-localsessionmanager
1
windows / sysmon_error
1
ruby_on_rails / application
1
windows / driver-framework
1
sql / application
1
windows
1
linux / sudo
1
velocity / application
1
cisco / duo
1
cisco / ldp
1
nginx
1
windows / dns-server-analytic
1
cisco / bgp
1
windows / ldap
1
windows / wmi
1
windows / printservice-admin
1
database
1
windows / ps_classic_provider_start
1
windows / printservice-operational
1
linux / guacamole
1
windows / lsa-server
1
linux / auth
1
linux / clamav
1
windows / appmodel-runtime
1
django / application
1
fortios / sslvpnd
1
huawei / bgp
1
windows / applocker
1
windows / openssh
1
cisco / syslog
1
linux / cron
1
juniper / bgp
1
windows / appxpackaging-om
1
windows / smbclient-connectivity
1
windows / smbserver-connectivity
1
windows / process_tampering
1
paloalto / file_event / globalprotect
1
zeek / x509
1
windows / capi2
1
windows / shell-core
1
windows / file_change
1
windows / raw_access_thread
1
nodejs / application
1
paloalto / appliance / globalprotect
1
linux / vsftpd
1
windows / certificateservicesclient-lifecycle-system
1
Sigma Rules Per Category (Nextron Private Feed)
Type
Count
windows / process_creation
436
windows / registry_set
83
windows / ps_script
82
windows / file_event
46
windows / image_load
46
linux / process_creation
41
windows / wmi
29
windows / security
25
proxy
12
windows / system
11
windows / registry_event
8
windows / network_connection
8
windows / kernel-event-tracing
6
windows / ntfs
5
windows / ps_module
5
windows / create_remote_thread
4
windows / registry_delete
4
windows / pipe_created
4
windows / sense
4
windows / taskscheduler
4
windows / application-experience
3
windows / hyper-v-worker
3
windows / driver_load
3
windows / vhd
3
windows / ps_classic_script
3
webserver
3
windows / process-creation
2
windows / codeintegrity-operational
2
windows / dns_query
2
windows / file_delete
2
windows / file_access
2
windows / kernel-shimengine
2
linux / file_event
2
windows / bits-client
2
macos / process_creation
2
windows / process_access
2
windows / windefend
2
windows / registry_add
1
windows / audit-cve
1
windows / firewall-as
1
windows / registry-setinformation
1
windows / amsi
1
windows / file_rename
1
dns
1
windows / application
1
Tenable Nessus
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- YARA Scanning with Nessus works only when scanning with credentials (privileged scan)
YARA Scanning with Nessus
- You can only upload a single .yar file
- Filesystem scan has to be activated
- You have to define the target locations
- The Nessus plugin ID will be 91990
- Only files with the following extensions can be scanned: .application, .asp, .aspx, .bat, .chm, .class, .cmd, .com, .cp, .csh, .dl, .doc, .docx, .drv, .exe, .gadget, .hta, .inf, .ins, .inx, .isu, .jar, .job, .jpeg, .jpg, .js, .jse, .jse, .jsp, .lnk, .msc, .msi, .msp, .mst, .paf, .pdf, .php, .pif, .ppt, .pptx, .ps1, .ps1xm, .ps2, .ps2xm, .psc1, .psc2, .reg, .rgs, .scf, .scr, .sct, .shb, .shs, .swf, .sys, .u3p, .vb, .vbe, .vbs, .vbscript, .ws, .wsf, .xls, .xls
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