Rare process executed by an AppleScript

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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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

Detector Tags

AppleScript Analytics

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Command and Scripting Interpreter: AppleScript (T1059.002)

Severity

Low

Description

An uncommon process has been executed by the AppleScript interpreter process.

Attacker's Goals

Use the AppleScript interpreter to execute a second stage payload.

Investigative actions

  • Analyze the AppleScript and executed process to determine whether they perform any malicious/suspicious actions.
  • Check the events generated by the process or its children for potential malicious behavior.
  • Check whether the AppleScript was executed in an unusual way.