dns_query

DNS Query Request To OneLaunch Update Service

Jan 6, 2025 · attack.collection attack.t1056 ·

Detects DNS query requests to "update.onelaunch.com". This domain is associated with the OneLaunch adware application. When the OneLaunch application is installed it will attempt to get updates from this domain.

DNS Query To Remote Access Software Domain From Non-Browser App

Dec 19, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1219 ·

Share on:

An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software, such as Team Viewer, Go2Assist, LogMein, AmmyyAdmin, etc, to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. These services are commonly used as legitimate technical support software, and may be allowed by application control within a target environment. Remote access tools like VNC, Ammyy, and Teamviewer are used frequently when compared with other legitimate software commonly used by adversaries. (Citation: Symantec Living off the Land)

DNS Query Request By QuickAssist.EXE

Dec 19, 2024 · attack.initial-access attack.t1071.001 attack.t1210 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries initiated by "QuickAssist.exe" to Microsoft Quick Assist primary endpoint that is used to establish a session.

Cloudflared Tunnels Related DNS Requests

Nov 1, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1071.001 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS requests to Cloudflared tunnels domains. Attackers can abuse that feature to establish a reverse shell or persistence on a machine.

DNS Query To Devtunnels Domain

Oct 1, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1071.001 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS query requests to Devtunnels domains. Attackers can abuse that feature to establish a reverse shell or persistence on a machine.

DNS Query To Visual Studio Code Tunnels Domain

Oct 1, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1071.001 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS query requests to Visual Studio Code tunnel domains. Attackers can abuse that feature to establish a reverse shell or persistence on a machine.

AppX Package Installation Attempts Via AppInstaller.EXE

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1105 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries made by "AppInstaller.EXE". The AppInstaller is the default handler for the "ms-appinstaller" URI. It attempts to load/install a package from the referenced URL

DNS HybridConnectionManager Service Bus

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.persistence attack.t1554 ·

Share on:

Detects Azure Hybrid Connection Manager services querying the Azure service bus service

DNS Query for Anonfiles.com Domain - Sysmon

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.exfiltration attack.t1567.002 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries for "anonfiles.com", which is an anonymous file upload platform often used for malicious purposes

DNS Query Request By Regsvr32.EXE

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.execution attack.t1559.001 attack.defense-evasion attack.t1218.010 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries initiated by "Regsvr32.exe"

DNS Query To AzureWebsites.NET By Non-Browser Process

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1219 ·

Share on:

Detects a DNS query by a non browser process on the system to "azurewebsites.net". The latter was often used by threat actors as a malware hosting and exfiltration site.

DNS Query To MEGA Hosting Website

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.exfiltration attack.t1567.002 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries for subdomains related to MEGA sharing website

DNS Query To Ufile.io

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.exfiltration attack.t1567.002 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries to "ufile.io", which was seen abused by malware and threat actors as a method for data exfiltration

DNS Query Tor .Onion Address - Sysmon

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1090.003 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries to an ".onion" address related to Tor routing networks

DNS Server Discovery Via LDAP Query

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.discovery attack.t1482 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS server discovery via LDAP query requests from uncommon applications

Suspicious Cobalt Strike DNS Beaconing - Sysmon

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1071.004 ·

Share on:

Detects a program that invoked suspicious DNS queries known from Cobalt Strike beacons

Suspicious DNS Query for IP Lookup Service APIs

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.reconnaissance attack.t1590 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries for IP lookup services such as "api.ipify.org" originating from a non browser process.

TeamViewer Domain Query By Non-TeamViewer Application

Aug 12, 2024 · attack.command-and-control attack.t1219 ·

Share on:

Detects DNS queries to a TeamViewer domain only resolved by a TeamViewer client by an image that isn't named TeamViewer (sometimes used by threat actors for obfuscation)