DMP/HDMP File Creation

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About the rule

Rule Type

Standard

Rule Description

Detects the creation of a file with the ".dmp"/".hdmp" extension. Often created by software during a crash. Memory dumps can sometimes contain sensitive information such as credentials. It's best to determine the source of the crash.

Severity

Attention

Rule Requirement

Criteria

Action1: actionname = "File Created or Modified" AND FILENAME endswith ".dmp,.dump,.hdmp" OR OBJECTNAME endswith ".dmp,.dump,.hdmp" select Action1.HOSTNAME,Action1.MESSAGE,Action1.USERNAME,Action1.DOMAIN,Action1.OBJECTNAME,Action1.FILENAME,Action1.PROCESSNAME

Detection

Execution Mode

realtime

Log Sources

Windows

Author

Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)