Analytics BIOC
Informational
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An uncommon file added to startup-related Registry keys
An attacker may add a file to the Registry "Run Keys" or the "Winlogon\Userinit" key to cause it to be executed as the user logs in.
- Module:
- Platform Analytics
- Data source:
- XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK techniques: Boot or Logon Autostart Execution (T1547)
Attacker's goals:
Gain persistence using the legitimate Windows registry run key mechanism, which executes files or scripts on user login or computer boot.
Investigative actions:
Verify if the registered file is malicious. Check if the installing software is a malicious binary or script.
- Test period:
- N/A (single event)
- Deduplication:
- 1 Day
5 variations:
- An uncommon file added to startup-related Registry keys by an unsigned and unpopular CGO process Low (parent: Informational)
- An uncommon script added to startup-related Registry keys Low (parent: Informational)
- An uncommon file added to startup-related Registry keys by a commonly known and signed application Low (parent: Informational)
- An uncommon LOLBIN added to startup-related Registry keys Low (parent: Informational)
- An uncommon file added to startup-related Registry keys by a remote actor Low (parent: Informational)