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  • Suspicious process loads a known PowerShell module Informational 2 variations

    A non-PowerShell process loaded a known PowerShell module. This image load may be an indication of PowerShell execution without directly invoking the PowerShell.exe binary.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    8 Hours
    ATT&CK tactics: Execution (TA0002)
    ATT&CK techniques: Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell (T1059.001)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Attacker's goals: An attacker is attempting to run PowerShell without PowerShell.exe to evade detection.
    Investigative actions: Investigate the process and command line executed and whether it's benign or normal for this host.

    Variations

    Suspicious unsigned process loads a known PowerShell module

    Low overridden

    A non-PowerShell process loaded a known PowerShell module. This image load may be an indication of PowerShell execution without directly invoking the PowerShell.exe binary. overridden

    Office process loads a known PowerShell DLL

    High overridden

    A Microsoft Office process loaded a known PowerShell module. This image load may be a sign of PowerShell execution without directly invoking the PowerShell.exe binary. overridden