Analytics BIOC Low

Setting Windows Auto Logon by uncommon process

Setting Windows Auto Logon by uncommon process.

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: Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder (T1547.001)
Attacker's goals:

Adversary may attempt to set auto logon for persistence and privilege escalation.

Investigative actions:

Investigate the process that set or create the registry key.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day