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Add rule to detect activation of a Wi-Fi hotspot on Ubuntu systems via NetworkManager, based on syslog.#5255

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Summary of the Pull Request

Detects the activation of a Wi-Fi hotspot on Ubuntu systems via NetworkManager, based on syslog logs. When a user enables the "Hotspot" feature, it effectively shares the machine's internet connection with nearby devices using wireless tethering.

Monitoring for hotspot activations helps enforce network security policies and detect potential misuse, insider threats, or policy violations.

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Example Log Event

Apr 7 18:59:19 (username)NetworkManager[1070]:  [1686317359.6672] audit: op="connection-activate" uuid="f1cf1e1c-fb63-45b6-a476-2691d98a266f" name="Hotspot" pid=330790 uid=123450280 result="success"

Apr  7 18:59:19 (username) NetworkManager[1070]:  [1686317359.8283] device (wlp0s20f3): Activation: starting connection 'Hotspot' (f1cf1e1c-fb63-45b6-a476-2691d98a266f)

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Detects the activation of a Wi-Fi hotspot on Ubuntu systems via NetworkManager, based on syslog logs. When a user enables the "Hotspot" feature, it effectively shares the machine's internet connection with nearby devices using wireless tethering. 

Monitoring for hotspot activations helps enforce network security policies and detect potential misuse, insider threats, or policy violations.
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Welcome @rahulisationn 👋

It looks like this is your first pull request on the Sigma rules repository!

Please make sure to read the SigmaHQ conventions document to make sure your contribution is adhering to best practices and has all the necessary elements in place for a successful approval.

Thanks again, and welcome to the Sigma community! 😃

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