PowerShell-Hunter : A Comprehensive Toolset For Threat Hunting

PowerShell-Hunter is a robust collection of PowerShell-based tools designed to aid security analysts in detecting and investigating malicious activities within Windows environments.

This project leverages PowerShell’s native capabilities to provide flexible and powerful tools for threat hunting.

Key Tools And Features

1. PowerShell 4104 Event Analysis
   • Smart Pattern Detection: Identifies common attack techniques through pre-configured patterns.
   • Risk Scoring: Prioritizes investigations using a weighted scoring system.
   • Performance Optimization: Efficiently processes thousands of events.
   • Flexible Output: Exports data to CSV or JSON for further analysis.
   • Extensibility: Allows easy addition of custom detection patterns1.
2. Active Directory Threat Hunting
   • Attack Detection: Identifies password sprays, brute force attempts, and suspicious patterns.
   • Smart Analysis: Utilizes timing-based detection and pattern recognition.
   • Visual Reporting: Provides detailed timelines and attack pattern visualizations.
   • Test Framework: Includes built-in simulation tools for testing and validation1.
3. MRU (Most Recently Used) Analysis
   • Deep Registry Analysis: Extracts MRU data from multiple registry locations.
   • PIDL Decoding: Parses complex binary structures for full file paths.
   • Chronological Tracking: Orders events by access time.
   • Smart Detection: Identifies suspicious file access patterns1.
4. BAM (Background Activity Moderator) Analysis
   • Timeline Analysis: Tracks application execution times.
   • User Activity Mapping: Correlates actions with users.
   • Signature Verification: Validates process authenticity.
   • Multiple Export Options: Supports CSV, JSON, and HTML reports1.
5. PCA (Program Compatibility Assistant) Analysis
   • Execution History: Tracks application execution with accurate timestamps.
   • Event Detection: Identifies process events and abnormal program exits.
   • Multiple Export Options: Offers HTML, CSV, and JSON reports1.
6. UserAssist Registry Analysis
   • ROT13 Decoding: Automatically decodes obfuscated registry entries.
   • Execution Tracking: Reveals application usage patterns and frequency.
   • Timestamp Analysis: Converts FILETIME objects to readable dates1.
7. Prefetch Hunter Analysis
   • Execution Timeline: Tracks program execution history.
   • LOLBAS Integration: Identifies Living Off The Land binaries.
   • Time Pattern Analysis: Detects unusual activity patterns1.
8. ShellBag Hunter Analysis
   • Registry Extraction: Decodes complex ShellBag structures.
   • Deleted Folder Detection: Identifies previously accessed but now-deleted directories.
   • Timestamp Analysis: Reveals folder access times1.

PowerShell-Hunter aims to expand its toolset with further Windows Event Log Analysis and integration with SIEM systems.

The project welcomes contributions, including new tool additions, pattern improvements, and documentation enhancements1.