informational closed false positive

๐Ÿท๏ธ Analyst Verdict Classification

FP by analyst

๐Ÿค– AI Analysis

๐Ÿ”” Detections (1)

New Code Atypical Path informational
Rule: general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB
Hostname: desktop-3nfb237 ยท Sensor: ed8f7c3f-3a1a-49...
Event Type: NEW_DOCUMENT
Confidence: 97% ยท Verdict: false positive
Event Data:
FILE_PATH:
C:\Windows\Temp\3A22930E-7933-4932-A06B-DA4B7DB2FB1F\MpSessionHelper.exe
HASH:
3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb
PROCESS_ID:
17988
IOCs: 3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb C:\Windows\Temp\3A22930E-7933-4932-A06B-DA4B7DB2FB1F\MpSessionHelper.exe
Analyst Declaration:
๐Ÿ“„ Raw Detection JSON
{
  "author": "ckeller@fusioncybersecurity.us",
  "cat": "New Code Atypical Path",
  "detect": {
    "event": {
      "FILE_PATH": "C:\\Windows\\Temp\\3A22930E-7933-4932-A06B-DA4B7DB2FB1F\\MpSessionHelper.exe",
      "HASH": "3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb",
      "PROCESS_ID": 17988
    },
    "routing": {
      "arch": 2,
      "did": "",
      "event_id": "95d81006-5e70-4652-ac8b-92e640ea73e8",
      "event_time": 1774468113596,
      "event_type": "NEW_DOCUMENT",
      "ext_ip": "23.128.32.10",
      "hostname": "desktop-3nfb237",
      "iid": "b2cd59fc-d09d-49e0-a9f2-1fd79ee9c175",
      "int_ip": "192.168.50.40",
      "latency": 6785,
      "moduleid": 2,
      "oid": "d3541070-8b0e-4663-8a6a-aa0727aacd36",
      "parent": "9727bc761f07cc5e5c90b93a69c43c07",
      "plat": 268435456,
      "sid": "ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136",
      "tags": [
        "fusion-soc-alert",
        "fusion-soc-case",
        "fusion-soc-pulled",
        "fusion-soc-triage",
        "fusionsoc-critical",
        "fusionsoc-high",
        "fusionsoc-investigated",
        "qucikbooks",
        "windows",
        "yara_detection_memory"
      ],
      "this": "57235e4dfa3a2e15736f925969c43c17"
    }
  },
  "detect_id": "4085066d-8727-4436-81d0-1e6469c43c18",
  "gen_time": 1774468120381,
  "link": "https://app.limacharlie.io/orgs/d3541070-8b0e-4663-8a6a-aa0727aacd36/sensors/ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136/timeline?time=1774468113\u0026selected=57235e4dfa3a2e15736f925969c43c17",
  "namespace": "general",
  "routing": {
    "arch": 2,
    "did": "",
    "event_id": "95d81006-5e70-4652-ac8b-92e640ea73e8",
    "event_time": 1774468113596,
    "event_type": "NEW_DOCUMENT",
    "ext_ip": "23.128.32.10",
    "hostname": "desktop-3nfb237",
    "iid": "b2cd59fc-d09d-49e0-a9f2-1fd79ee9c175",
    "int_ip": "192.168.50.40",
    "latency": 6785,
    "moduleid": 2,
    "oid": "d3541070-8b0e-4663-8a6a-aa0727aacd36",
    "parent": "9727bc761f07cc5e5c90b93a69c43c07",
    "plat": 268435456,
    "sid": "ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136",
    "tags": [
      "fusion-soc-alert",
      "fusion-soc-case",
      "fusion-soc-pulled",
      "fusion-soc-triage",
      "fusionsoc-critical",
      "fusionsoc-high",
      "fusionsoc-investigated",
      "qucikbooks",
      "windows",
      "yara_detection_memory"
    ],
    "this": "57235e4dfa3a2e15736f925969c43c17"
  },
  "source": "d3541070-8b0e-4663-8a6a-aa0727aacd36.b2cd59fc-d09d-49e0-a9f2-1fd79ee9c175.ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136.10000000.2",
  "source_rule": "general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB",
  "ts": 1774468120000
}
๐ŸŒ Threat Intel JSON
{
  "virustotal": {
    "malicious": false,
    "provider": "virustotal",
    "reputation": 0,
    "stats": {
      "confirmed-timeout": 0,
      "failure": 0,
      "harmless": 0,
      "malicious": 0,
      "suspicious": 0,
      "timeout": 0,
      "type-unsupported": 4,
      "undetected": 72
    }
  }
}
๐Ÿค– Triage JSON
{
  "confidence": 0.967,
  "false_positive_reason": "Legitimate system binary running from a standard temporary location during maintenance or security operations.",
  "investigation_questions": [
    "Is this specific binary seen frequently across the fleet in similar paths?"
  ],
  "ioc_analysis": "The binary \u0027MpSessionHelper.exe\u0027 and its hash (3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb) are confirmed clean (0/72 on VirusTotal). The path in \u0027C:\\Windows\\Temp\\\u0027 with a GUID subfolder is a standard staging location for Microsoft security components during updates or scans.",
  "iocs_extracted": [
    "3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb",
    "C:\\Windows\\Temp\\3A22930E-7933-4932-A06B-DA4B7DB2FB1F\\MpSessionHelper.exe"
  ],
  "mitre_techniques": [],
  "recommended_actions": [
    "Close case as false positive (unanimous AI verdict)",
    "No action required; activity is benign.",
    "Consider adding MpSessionHelper.exe to the rule\u0027s exclusion list if frequent noise persists."
  ],
  "risk_score": 20,
  "severity": "informational",
  "summary": "**Vote: UNANIMOUS (3/3 -\u003e FALSE POSITIVE)**\n\n### \u264a gemini-cli Analysis (Primary)\n**Verdict:** false_positive | **Confidence:** 1.0\nThis detection was triggered by the legitimate Microsoft Defender binary \u0027MpSessionHelper.exe\u0027 being written to a temporary directory. The rule \u0027NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB\u0027 is a hunting rule designed for data collection, and this specific instance represents normal system activity rather than a threat.\n\n**IOC Analysis:** The binary \u0027MpSessionHelper.exe\u0027 and its hash (3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb) are confirmed clean (0/72 on VirusTotal). The path in \u0027C:\\Windows\\Temp\\\u0027 with a GUID subfolder is a standard staging location for Microsoft security components during updates or scans.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\udd16 qwen3.5:4b Analysis (Secondary + RAG)\n**Verdict:** false_positive | **Confidence:** 0.95\nThe detection is a false positive because MpSessionHelper.exe is a legitimate Microsoft Defender component running from a temporary directory during normal system operations. The process tree shows expected child processes (MpSigStub.exe) and no suspicious activity was detected in the investigation window.\n\n**IOC Analysis:** \n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\udd16 deepseek-r1:8b Analysis (Secondary + RAG)\n**Verdict:** false_positive | **Confidence:** 0.95\nThe detection event involves a file from Microsoft Defender ATP, which is legitimate and signed, found in the temporary directory during system operations. No malicious activity was detected, confirming it as a false positive.\n\n**IOC Analysis:** FILE_PATH: C:\\Windows\\Temp\\3A22930E-7933-4932-A06B-DA4B7DB2FB1F\\MpSessionHelper.exe is in a temporary location but is expected for Microsoft system updates or scans. HASH: 3da08c9c6e8616315e57c07b2011a0e6bd53073b267557bb46dd1e56e51266cb is verified clean and signed by Microsoft, indicating legitimacy.",
  "verdict": "false_positive",
  "voting": {
    "auto_action": "auto_close_fp",
    "mode": "unanimous",
    "total_models": 3,
    "vote_summary": [
      "gemini-cli: false_positive (informational, 100% confidence)",
      "qwen3.5:4b +RAG: false_positive (informational, 95% confidence)",
      "deepseek-r1:8b +RAG: false_positive (informational, 95% confidence)"
    ],
    "votes": [
      {
        "confidence": 1.0,
        "model": "gemini-cli",
        "verdict": "false_positive"
      },
      {
        "confidence": 0.95,
        "had_rag": true,
        "model": "qwen3.5:4b",
        "verdict": "false_positive"
      },
      {
        "confidence": 0.95,
        "had_rag": true,
        "model": "deepseek-r1:8b",
        "verdict": "false_positive"
      }
    ],
    "winning_count": 3,
    "winning_verdict": "false_positive"
  }
}

โš™๏ธ Response Actions

Action Target Status Result
tag ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated executed Tag applied
recommended Mark as False Positive in LimaCharlie executed General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
recommended Whitelist this specific hash if frequent noise occurs executed General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
recommended Adjust rule 'general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB' to ignore signed Microsoft binaries executed File Activity Investigation: 0 events found
tag ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated executed Tag applied
recommended Suppress alerts for this rule when the file is a signed Microsoft binary. executed File Activity Investigation: 0 events found
recommended No further investigation required for this host. executed General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
tag ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated executed Tag applied
recommended No action required; activity is benign. executed General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
recommended Consider adding MpSessionHelper.exe to the rule's exclusion list if frequent noise persists. executed Persistence Check: 0 events found

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Notes (11)

๐Ÿค– FusionSOC AI 2026-03-25T22:47
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๐Ÿค– FusionSOC AI 2026-03-25T21:39
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๐Ÿ“œ Timeline

2026-03-26T14:34:17
analyst
Status changed: investigating โ†’ closed
2026-03-26T14:34:09
analyst
Analyst classified as False Positive (FP)
2026-03-25T22:47:19
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Secondary Vote (RAG-Enhanced) **Vote:** UNANIMOUS (3/3 โ†’ FALSE POSITIVE) - gemini-cli: false_positive (informatio...
2026-03-25T22:47:04
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T22:47:04
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: Persistence Check: 0 events found
2026-03-25T22:47:04
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” Persistence Check **Action:** Consider adding MpSessionHelper.exe to the rule's exclusion list if frequent noise pe...
2026-03-25T22:47:03
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on Consider adding MpSessionHelper.exe to the rule's exclusion list if frequent noise persists.
2026-03-25T22:47:03
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T22:47:02
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
2026-03-25T22:47:02
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” General Activity Sweep **Action:** No action required; activity is benign. **Sensor:** `ed8f7c3f-3a1a-49...` **Time...
2026-03-25T22:47:02
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on No action required; activity is benign.
2026-03-25T22:47:02
FusionSOC
Action tag โ†’ executed: Tag applied
2026-03-25T22:47:02
FusionSOC
Response action queued: tag on ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated
2026-03-25T22:17:27
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Secondary Vote (RAG-Enhanced) **Vote:** UNANIMOUS (3/3 โ†’ FALSE POSITIVE) - gemini-cli: false_positive (low, 100% ...
2026-03-25T22:17:13
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T22:17:13
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
2026-03-25T22:17:13
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” General Activity Sweep **Action:** No further investigation required for this host. **Sensor:** `ed8f7c3f-3a1a-49.....
2026-03-25T22:17:12
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on No further investigation required for this host.
2026-03-25T22:17:12
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T22:17:12
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: File Activity Investigation: 0 events found
2026-03-25T22:17:12
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” File Activity Investigation **Action:** Suppress alerts for this rule when the file is a signed Microsoft binary. *...
2026-03-25T22:17:10
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on Suppress alerts for this rule when the file is a signed Microsoft binary.
2026-03-25T22:17:10
FusionSOC
Action tag โ†’ executed: Tag applied
2026-03-25T22:17:10
FusionSOC
Response action queued: tag on ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated
2026-03-25T21:39:49
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Secondary Vote (RAG-Enhanced) **Vote:** UNANIMOUS (3/3 โ†’ FALSE POSITIVE) - gemini-cli: false_positive (low, 100% ...
2026-03-25T21:39:32
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T21:39:32
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: File Activity Investigation: 0 events found
2026-03-25T21:39:32
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” File Activity Investigation **Action:** Adjust rule 'general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB' to ignore signed Mic...
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on Adjust rule 'general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB' to ignore signed Microsoft binaries
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: investigating โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” General Activity Sweep **Action:** Whitelist this specific hash if frequent noise occurs **Sensor:** `ed8f7c3f-3a1a...
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on Whitelist this specific hash if frequent noise occurs
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC AI
Status changed: open โ†’ investigating
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC
Action recommended โ†’ executed: General Activity Sweep: 0 events found
2026-03-25T21:39:30
FusionSOC AI
Note by FusionSOC AI: ## ๐Ÿ” General Activity Sweep **Action:** Mark as False Positive in LimaCharlie **Sensor:** `ed8f7c3f-3a1a-49...` **Time W...
2026-03-25T21:39:29
FusionSOC
Response action queued: recommended on Mark as False Positive in LimaCharlie
2026-03-25T21:39:29
FusionSOC
Action tag โ†’ executed: Tag applied
2026-03-25T21:39:29
FusionSOC
Response action queued: tag on ed8f7c3f-3a1a-493e-8fa4-35eb8c30b136:fusionsoc-investigated
2026-03-25T21:39:29
FusionSOC AI
Detection 4085066d-8727-4436-81d0-1e6469c43c18 triaged as false_positive (low severity, confidence: 100%)
2026-03-25T21:39:29
FusionSOC AI
Case created from detection: general.NEW FILE WRITE BYTES SAMPLE GRAB