Synopsis
Activation Period |
14 Days |
Training Period |
30 Days |
Test Period |
N/A (single event) |
Deduplication Period |
1 Day |
Required Data |
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Detection Modules |
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Detector Tags |
Malicious Service Analytics |
ATT&CK Tactic |
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ATT&CK Technique |
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Severity |
Low |
Description
The Service Control command (sc.exe) is used to create, start, stop, query, or delete Windows services. Adversaries may attempt to use the command to execute and persist a binary, command, or script.
Attacker's Goals
The Service Control command is used to create, start, stop, query, or delete Windows services. Attackers can use the command to attempt to execute and persist a binary, command, or script.
Investigative actions
- Check whether the executed process is benign and if this was desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.
- Check the remote host for any evidence of the executed service and investigate it.