Analytics BIOC Low

Uncommon PowerShell commands used to create or alter scheduled task parameters

Attackers may create or alter scheduled task parameters to gain higher privileges or persistence on the system.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK techniques: Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task (T1053.005)
Attacker's goals:

Create a new scheduled task or alter an existing one to gain persistence in the system or to gain higher privileges.

Investigative actions:

Examine the PowerShell command to identify suspicious scheduled task creation or modification. Inspect the system for suspicious activity that is triggered by a scheduled task.

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