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User Added to Local Administrator Group

Detects the addition of a new member to the local administrator group, which could be legitimate activity or a sign of privilege escalation activity

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
windows
Log source service
security

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administrative activity

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