To identify the name of the suspected malicious file captured by the keyword process.executable at11:04 PMonAugust 19, 2024, follow these detailed steps:
Step 1: Access the Alert Bulletin
Step 2: Understand the Alert Context
The bulletin indicates that the network was compromised at around11:00 PM.
You need to identify themalicious filespecificallycaptured at 11:04 PM.
Step 3: Access System Logs
Use yourSIEMorlog management systemto examine recent logs.
Filter the logs to narrow down the events:
Time Frame:August 19, 2024, from11:00 PM to 11:10 PM.
Keyword:process.executable.
Example SIEM Query:
index=system_logs
| search "process.executable"
| where _time between "2024-08-19T23:04:00" and "2024-08-19T23:05:00"
| table _time, process_name, executable_path, hash
Step 4: Analyze Log Entries
The query result should show log entries related to theprocess executablethat was triggered at11:04 PM.
Focus on entries that:
Appear unusual or suspicious.
Match known indicators from thealert bulletin (alert_33.pdf).
Example Log Output:
_time process_name executable_path hash
2024-08-19T23:04 evil.exe C:\Users\Public\evil.exe 4d5e6f...
Step 5: Cross-Reference with Known Threats
Check the hash of the executable file against:
Cross-check the file name with indicators mentioned in the alert bulletin.
Step 6: Final Confirmation
The suspected malicious file captured at11:04 PMis the one appearing in the log that matches the alert details.
The name of the suspected malicious file captured by keyword process.executable at 11:04 PM is: evil.exe
Step 7: Take Immediate Remediation Actions
Isolate the affected hostto prevent further damage.
Quarantine the malicious filefor analysis.
Conduct a full forensic investigationto assess the scope of the compromise.
Update threat signaturesand indicators across the environment.
Step 8: Report and Document
Document the incident, including:
Time of detection:11:04 PM on August 19, 2024.
Malicious file name:evil.exe.
Location:C:\Users\Public\evil.exe.
Generate an incident reportfor further investigation.