Uncommon user management via net.exe

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

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

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

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

The net.exe command is used to add, delete, and otherwise manage the users on a computer. Adversaries may attempt to use the command to discover or add local and domain user accounts.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to use the command to discover or add local and domain user accounts. The created accounts are to gain additional access to endpoints within your network.

Investigative actions

  • Check whether the command line executed is benign or normal for the host and/or user performing it.
  • Check whether the user from the command line is an administrator or other sensitive account.