Deletion of data on multiple drives using cipher exe

This query checks for attempts to delete data on multiple drives using cipher.exe. This activity is typically done by ransomware to prevent recovery of data after encryption.

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Platform: Containers ESXi IaaS Linux macOS Windows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
Log source product: microsoftthreatprotection
Log source service: deviceprocessevents

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Deletion of data on multiple drives using cipher exe

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