Synopsis
Activation Period |
14 Days |
Training Period |
30 Days |
Test Period |
N/A (single event) |
Deduplication Period |
7 Days |
Required Data |
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Detection Modules |
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Detector Tags |
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ATT&CK Tactic |
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ATT&CK Technique |
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Severity |
Informational |
Description
A unique client computer model was detected via MS-Update protocol.
Attacker's Goals
- The Windows Server Update Services enables machines to discover and download software updates from a dedicated update server while providing the necessary client characteristics to install the suitable client version and build.
- characteristics may consist of computer model, bios version and architecture.
- A unique computer model in the network may indicate on an unauthorized and unmanaged connection to the internal network.
Investigative actions
- Inspect the legitimacy of the host and its hardware components.
- Verify that this host is not a newly deployed end-point or virtual machine as part of a legitimate IT activity.