New local user created via PowerShell command line

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Attackers may create new local users to persist access to machines.

ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)

ATT&CK techniques: Account Manipulation (T1098)

Indicator:

Process action type = execution AND target process name = powershell.exe , powershell_ise.exe AND target process cmd = *New-LocalUser*

Preventable: yes