Suspicious process execution by scheduled task

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	2 Days
Required Data	Requires: XDR Agent
Detection Modules
Detector Tags
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Low

Description

An unpopular unsigned process was executed by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

Review the process executed by the schedule task.
Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.

Variations

Suspicious process execution by scheduled task on a sensitive server

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Medium

Description

An unpopular unsigned process was executed by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

Review the process executed by the schedule task.
Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.