Detection rules › Sigma
Tap Driver Installation - Security
Detects the installation of a well-known TAP driver service. This could be a sign of potential preparation for data exfiltration using tunnelling techniques.
MITRE ATT&CK coverage
| Tactic | Techniques |
|---|---|
| Exfiltration | T1048 Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol |
Event coverage
| Provider | Event ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Security-Auditing | 4697 | A service was installed in the system. |
Stages and Predicates
Stage 1: selection
ServiceFileName|contains: tap0901
Indicators
Each row is a field, operator, and value that the rule matches. The corpus column counts how many other rules in the catalog look for the same combination: high numbers point to widely-used, community-vetted indicators. Blank or 1 shows that the indicator is specific to this rule.
| Field | Kind | Values |
|---|---|---|
ServiceFileName | match |
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Neighbors
Broader alternatives (more inclusive than this rule)
These rules match a superset of what this rule catches. They cover the same events plus more. Use them if you want wider coverage and can absorb more false positives.
- CobaltStrike Service Installations - Security (drops 1 filter this rule applies)
- Invoke-Obfuscation Obfuscated IEX Invocation - Security (drops 1 filter this rule applies)
- Meterpreter or Cobalt Strike Getsystem Service Installation - Security (drops 1 filter this rule applies)
- Service Installed By Unusual Client - Security (drops 1 filter this rule applies)