Analytics BIOC Low
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Rare file transfer over SMB protocol

The endpoint performed an abnormal file transfer over SMB to a remote host.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Lateral Movement (TA0008)
ATT&CK techniques: Remote Services (T1021)
Detector tags: NDR Lateral Movement Analytics
Attacker's goals:

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence or move laterally over the network by dropping executable files and scripts on remote hosts using the SMB protocol.

Investigative actions:

Inspect the file that was transferred to the remote host. Verify that this isn't IT activity.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
2 Days