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1 alert match the current filters. tactic: TA0003 ✕ technique: T1053 ✕

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  • Uncommon PowerShell commands used to create or alter scheduled task parameters Low

    Attackers may create or alter scheduled task parameters to gain higher privileges or persistence on the system.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
    ATT&CK techniques: Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task (T1053.005)
    Required data: XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
    Attacker's goals: Create a new scheduled task or alter an existing one to gain persistence in the system or to gain higher privileges.
    Investigative actions: Examine the PowerShell command to identify suspicious scheduled task creation or modification. Inspect the system for suspicious activity that is triggered by a scheduled task.