Multiple Rare LOLBIN Process Executions by User

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-10-08
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

1 Hour

Deduplication Period

30 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Identity Analytics

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

User Execution (T1204)

Severity

Low

Description

A user executed multiple living-off-the-land binary (LOLBIN) processes that are unusual for this user. This may be indicative of a compromised account.

Attacker's Goals

Unusual processes may be executed for various purposes, including exfiltration, lateral movement, etc.

Investigative actions

Investigate the processes that were executed to determine if they were used for legitimate purposes or malicious activity.

Variations

Multiple curl process executions by user

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

User Execution (T1204)

Severity

Informational

Description

A user executed multiple living-off-the-land binary (LOLBIN) processes that are unusual for this user. This may be indicative of a compromised account.

Attacker's Goals

Unusual processes may be executed for various purposes, including exfiltration, lateral movement, etc.

Investigative actions

Investigate the processes that were executed to determine if they were used for legitimate purposes or malicious activity.