Rule Document 1:66431

Rule Category

MALWARE-CNC -- Snort has detected a Comand and Control (CNC) rule violation, most likely for commands and calls for files or other stages from the control server. The alert indicates a host has been infiltrated by an attacker, who is using the host to make calls for files, as a call-home vector for other malware-infected networks, for shuttling traffic back to bot owners, etc.

Alert Message

MALWARE-CNC Unix.Trojan.DOGLEASH variant download attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks content unique to the file.

What To Look For

This rule looks for an attempt to download a variant of the DOGLEASH trojan.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group