Detectionhightest
Renamed PsExec Service Execution
Detects suspicious launch of a renamed version of the PSEXESVC service with, which is not often used by legitimate administrators
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Launch
Log Source
WindowsProcess Creation
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation
Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
OriginalFileName: 'psexesvc.exe'
filter:
Image: 'C:\Windows\PSEXESVC.exe'
condition: selection and not filterFalse Positives
Legitimate administrative tasks
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
51ae86a2-e2e1-4097-ad85-c46cb6851de4
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Jul 21
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_renamed_sysinternals_psexec_service.yml
Raw Tags
attack.execution