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# LOLBIN created a PSScriptPolicyTest PowerShell script file
### Synopsis
| Field | Value |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Activation Period | 14 Days |
| Training Period | 30 Days |
| Test Period | N/A (single event) |
| Deduplication Period | 1 Day |
| Required Data | XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH) |
| Detector Tags | LOLBIN Execution Analytics |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Execution (TA0002) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell (T1059.001) |
| Severity | Informational |
### Description
A LOLBIN created a PSScriptPolicyTest file. This may be a sign of malicious PowerShell execution without directly invoking the powershell.exe binary.
### Attacker's Goals
Executing PowerShell scripts in a stealthy manner.
### Investigative actions
* Investigate the process and command line that created the file and whether it's benign or normal for this host.
* Investigate the created PowerShell file for potential malicious commands.
### Variations
LOLBIN created a larger than usual PSScriptPolicyTest PowerShell script file
**Synopsis**
| Field | Value |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| ATT\&CK Tactic | Execution (TA0002) |
| ATT\&CK Technique | Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell (T1059.001) |
| Severity | Medium |
**Description**
A LOLBIN created a PSScriptPolicyTest file. This may be a sign of malicious PowerShell execution without directly invoking the powershell.exe binary.
**Attacker's Goals**
Executing PowerShell scripts in a stealthy manner.
**Investigative actions**
* Investigate the process and command line that created the file and whether it's benign or normal for this host.
* Investigate the created PowerShell file for potential malicious commands.
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