Stopping multiple processes using taskkill

This query checks for attempts to stop at least 10 separate processes using the taskkill.exe utility. This is a common technique used by ransomware to stop security products and other processes.

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Platform: Containers ESXi IaaS Identity Provider Linux macOS Network Devices Office Suite 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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Stopping multiple processes using taskkill

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