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johann2017
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Hello. Has anyone built a detection for pass the hash? I have windows local event logs and AD logs at my disposal...

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iamlordvoldemor
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index=wineventlog Logon_Process=Seclogo Logon_Type!=2

secondary logon and non interactive logons are the primary indicators. Computer names are optional but are best left to alert on with suppression in place so it doesn't blow up your alerts.

Also, consider getting sysinternals from your end points as well; much more accurate and detailed alerts can be created for PTH, OPTH, PTT, and a lot more 🙂

hope it helps and hope I'm not talking out of my @$$

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mmqt
Path Finder

based on a stealthebits blog, You want to look for event 4624, Logon type 9, Authentication Package = negotiate, Logon Process = seclogo

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