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3 BIOCs match the current filters. technique: T1197 ✕

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  • Bitsadmin.exe used to download data Informational Persistence

    Some attacks were known for abusing BITSAdmin in the past to hide how data was downloaded using legitimate Windows tools.

    Indicator:

    Process action type = execution AND target process cmd = */transfer * AND target process cmd != */upload * AND target process name = bitsadmin.exe

    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
    ATT&CK techniques: BITS Jobs (T1197)
    Preventable:
    Yes
    Source:
    Palo Alto Networks
    Updated:
    2026-02-11
  • Bitsadmin.exe used to upload data High Exfiltration

    Some attacks are known to abuse BITSAdmin to hide how data upload using legitimate Windows tools.

    Indicator:

    Process action type = execution AND target process cmd = */transfer * AND */upload * AND target process name = bitsadmin.exe

    ATT&CK tactics: Exfiltration (TA0010) Defense Evasion (TA0005)
    ATT&CK techniques: Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol (T1048) BITS Jobs (T1197)
    Preventable:
    Yes
    Source:
    Palo Alto Networks
    Updated:
    2026-02-11
  • PowerShell downloads files via BITS Medium Persistence

    This PowerShell argument is often used to run commands with malicious intent.

    Indicator:

    Process action type = execution AND target process cmd = *start-bitstransfer* , *complete-bitstransfer* AND target process name = powershell.exe AND process execution signature = Signed AND process execution signer = Microsoft Corporation Host host os = windows

    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
    ATT&CK techniques: BITS Jobs (T1197)
    Preventable:
    Yes
    Source:
    Palo Alto Networks
    Updated:
    2026-02-11