BIOCs

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1 BIOC match the current filters. technique: T1529 ✕

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  • Shutdown command issued Informational Tampering

    This behavior is often observed by malware attempting to force a machine shutdown after a period of time once file encryption has completed.

    Indicator:

    Process action type = execution AND target process cmd = *shutdown.exe*

    ATT&CK tactics: Impact (TA0040)
    ATT&CK techniques: System Shutdown/Reboot (T1529)
    Preventable:
    Yes
    Source:
    Palo Alto Networks
    Updated:
    2026-02-11