Rare process execution 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

N/A (single event)

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

Informational

Description

An unusual process was executed by a 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 process that was executed to determine if it was used for legitimate purposes or malicious activity.