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Active Rule
QuickAssist Execution
Target Profile
Splunk
Splunk SPL & tstats data model queries
Format Mode
Default
Plain SPL queries
Conversion Output
QuickAssist Execution
Using Splunk · Default · sigma-cli 2.0.2
Translation controls
Adjust the rule on the left, then regenerate when you want a fresh backend-native query.
BackendSplunkFormatDefaultVersion2.0.2
title: QuickAssist Execution
id: e20b5b14-ce93-4230-88af-981983ef6e74
status: experimental
description: |
Detects the execution of Microsoft Quick Assist tool "QuickAssist.exe". This utility can be used by attackers to gain remote access.
references:
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/05/15/threat-actors-misusing-quick-assist-in-social-engineering-attacks-leading-to-ransomware/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevin-beaumont-security_ive-been-assisting-a-few-orgs-hit-with-successful-activity-7268055739116445701-xxjZ/
- https://x.com/cyb3rops/status/1862406110365245506
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/client-tools/quick-assist
author: Muhammad Faisal (@faisalusuf)
date: 2024-12-19
tags:
- attack.command-and-control
- attack.t1219.002
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith: '\QuickAssist.exe'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate use of Quick Assist in the environment.
level: low
CLI command
Copy the exact command to reproduce this translation locally.
sigma convert --without-pipeline -t splunk -f default rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_quickassist_execution.yml