Rare unsigned process execution by scheduled task

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
Detector Tags	Scheduled tasks Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Low

Description

Rare and unsigned process was executed by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

• Review the process executed by the schedule task.
• Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.

Variations

Uncommon unsigned process execution by scheduled task

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Informational

Description

Uncommon and unsigned process was executed by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

• Review the process executed by the schedule task.
• Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.

Rare unsigned process execution with high integrity level by scheduled task

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Medium

Description

Rare and unsigned process was execution with high integrity level by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

• Review the process executed by the schedule task.
• Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.

Rare unsigned process execution by scheduled task on a sensitive server

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)
Severity	Medium

Description

Rare and unsigned process was executed by a scheduled task.

Attacker's Goals

Attackers may attempt to gain persistence on the endpoint using scheduled tasks.

Investigative actions

• Review the process executed by the schedule task.
• Investigate the specific scheduled task execution chain.