title: Multi-Source C2 Beaconing
id: e3a7f8fd-f93a-50dc-a1a0-a4eaa19f1074
custom_id: wf-corr-007
status: stable
type: value_count
rules:
    - wf-net-002
group-by:
    - serverIP
timespan: 60m
condition:
    field: clientIP
    gte: 3
description: |
    Detects a single C2 server receiving beaconing connections from 3 or more
    distinct internal hosts within 60 minutes. Multiple infections communicating
    with the same C2 infrastructure indicates a widespread compromise requiring
    coordinated response.
author: WitFoo
date: 2026-02-21
tags:
    - attack.command_and_control
    - attack.t1071.001
level: critical
falsepositives:
    - CDN or cloud service endpoints contacted by many hosts
    - Legitimate SaaS applications with periodic check-ins
