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1 alert match the current filters. technique: T1059 ✕

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  • Unusual process accessed the PowerShell history file Informational

    An abnormal process accessed the PowerShell console history file. This may be a sign of malicious PowerShell execution without directly invoking the powershell.exe binary.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    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.