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Hunt for RMM tool execution following Teams messages

Correlates inbound Microsoft Teams messages with subsequent execution of common Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools (QuickAssist, AnyDesk, TeamViewer) on the recipient's device within a short time window.…

Description

Correlates inbound Microsoft Teams messages with subsequent execution of common Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools (QuickAssist, AnyDesk, TeamViewer) on the recipient's device within a short time window. This pattern is associated with social engineering / tech-support-scam intrusions (e.g., Storm-1811 / Black Basta) where attackers lure victims via Teams chat and then convince them to launch an RMM tool to gain remote access.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Identity ProviderLinuxmacOSOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

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

Log source product
microsoftthreatprotection

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