Space after filename

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Masquerading: Space after Filename (T1036.006)
Severity	Informational

Description

A file was created or renamed to have a space at the end of its name.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may try to change the extension of the file to evade detection.

Investigative actions

• Verify that this isn't IT activity.
• Look for other hosts executing similar commands.