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# An unpopular process accessed the microphone on the host
### Synopsis
| Field | Value |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Activation Period | 14 Days |
| Training Period | 30 Days |
| Test Period | N/A (single event) |
| Deduplication Period | 7 Days |
| Required Data | XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Collection (TA0009) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Audio Capture (T1123), Video Capture (T1125) |
| Severity | Low |
### Description
An unpopular process accessed the microphone on the host, the process can abuse this device.
### Attacker's Goals
* Surround recording or video capture in the workplace may leak corporate data.
* Surround recording or video capture of the user space can expose them to potential risks as worker extortion, sextortion, etc.
### Investigative actions
* Check if the application that registered in the Microsoft privacy settings (ConsentStore in registry) is legitimate.
* Check if the user was aware of the use of the device.
### Variations
An unpopular process accessed the webcam on the host
**Synopsis**
| Field | Value |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Collection (TA0009) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Audio Capture (T1123), Video Capture (T1125) |
| Severity | Low |
**Description**
An unpopular process accessed the webcam on the host, the process can abuse this device.
**Attacker's Goals**
* Surround recording or video capture in the workplace may leak corporate data.
* Surround recording or video capture of the user space can expose them to potential risks as worker extortion, sextortion, etc.
**Investigative actions**
* Check if the application that registered in the Microsoft privacy settings (ConsentStore in registry) is legitimate.
* Check if the user was aware of the use of the device.
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