title: SystemHelpDesk Detection - Wews (Exploit) Execution & Triage
id: ef563247-dc08-5fe9-8b32-a034eed44714
status: production
description: Detects execution, defense evasion, and persistence behaviors associated
  with the Wews malware family. Detects suspicious execution from temporary user directories
  with hidden window flags and background transfer utilities.
references:
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/families/wews
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/defensive/ransomware-protection
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/
author: Ricky Jordan, Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst, SystemHelpDesk MSP
date: '2026-10-14'
modified: '2026-10-14'
tags:
- attack.exploit
- author.ricky-jordan
- source.systemhelpdesk-mfc
- attack.t1189
- attack.t1203
- attack.t1059_007
- attack.t1027
- attack.t1105
logsource:
  category: process_creation
  product: windows
detection:
  selection_process:
    Image|endswith:
    - \cmd.exe
    - \powershell.exe
    - \cscript.exe
    - \wscript.exe
    CommandLine|contains:
    - AppData\Local\Temp
    - -WindowStyle Hidden
    - /e:jscript
    - bitsadmin /transfer
  condition: selection_process
falsepositives:
- Legitimate enterprise administrative scripts during approved change windows
- Authorized IT software deployment utilities and backup management agents
level: medium