Possible Execution of QuickAssist (via process_creation)

title: Possible Execution of QuickAssist (via process_creation)
id: 359cea10-cee4-5256-9d87-001f23df7543
status: stable
description: This rule detects the execution of Microsoft Quick Assist tool "QuickAssist.exe". This utility can be used by adversaries to gain remote access.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1219/002/
    - 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: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-04-13
tags:
    - attack.command-and-control
    - attack.t1219.002
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        Image|endswith: '\QuickAssist.exe'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low