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PDQ Deploy Remote Adminstartion Tool Execution

Detect use of PDQ Deploy remote admin tool

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François HubautCreated Sat Oct 01Updated Mon Jan 30d679950c-abb7-43a6-80fb-2a480c4fc450windows
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 Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        - Description: PDQ Deploy Console
        - Product: PDQ Deploy
        - Company: PDQ.com
        - OriginalFileName: PDQDeployConsole.exe
    condition: selection
False Positives

Legitimate use

References
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github.com
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pdq.com
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
d679950c-abb7-43a6-80fb-2a480c4fc450
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Oct 01
Modified
Mon Jan 30
Author
François Hubaut
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_pdqdeploy_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.lateral-movementattack.t1072
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