APP-DETECT -- Snort attempted to take unique patterns of traffic and match them to a known application pattern, to confirm whether traffic should be allowed or stopped. (For example, a Get request is usually an HTTP/web application exchange, perhaps Facebook Messenger or other instant messenger, etc.).
APP-DETECT Teamviewer installer download attempt
This rule alerts when a version of the TeamViewer application is downloaded.
This rule alerts on the download of the Teamviewer binary.
Attacks/Scans seen in the wild
No known false positives
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group
No rule groups
None
No information provided
None
Tactic: Initial Access
Technique: Automated Exfiltration
For reference, see the MITRE ATT&CK vulnerability types here: https://attack.mitre.org
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