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Rundll32 InstallScreenSaver Execution

An attacker may execute an application as a SCR File using rundll32.exe desk.cpl,InstallScreenSaver

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Windows

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

  • Legitimate installation of a new screensaver

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