Analytics Alerts

Browse the Cortex analytics alert reference.

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1 alert match the current filters. tactic: TA0007 ✕

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  • Discovery of host users via WMIC Informational

    Attackers may use wmic.exe to list the users of a host, and potentially its owner.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Discovery (TA0007)
    ATT&CK techniques: System Owner/User Discovery (T1033)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Attacker's goals: Attackers can attempt to use the command to discover host users and enumerate a huge amount of information.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether the command that was executed is benign or normal for the host and/or user performing it (for example, it may be an IT script).