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MediumSigmaHQEndgame +1

New User Created Via Net.EXE

Identifies the creation of local users via the net.exe command.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

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

Log source product
windows
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Better use event IDs for user creation rather than command line rules.
  • Legitimate user creation.

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