Detect Suspicious Mshta Usage

This query detects when mshta.exe has been run, which might include illegitimate usage by attackers.

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Detection requirements

Log source product: microsoftthreatprotection
Log source service: deviceprocessevents

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Detect Suspicious Mshta Usage

Detection logic

Detection requirements

MITRE ATT&CK mappings

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