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Synopsis

Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	Requires: XDR Agent
Detection Modules	Identity Threat Module
ATT&CK Tactic	Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Impair Defenses: Indicator Blocking (T1562.006) Hide Artifacts (T1564)
Severity	Informational

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