Possible Windows Service Terminated With Error (via system)

This rule detects Windows services that got terminated for whatever reason

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title: Possible Windows Service Terminated With Error (via system)
id: 408ab7c8-6748-543f-918a-583a4ab3771a
status: stable
description: This rule detects Windows services that got terminated for whatever reason
references:
    - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/04/11/guidance-for-investigating-attacks-using-cve-2022-21894-the-blacklotus-campaign/
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-06-30
tags:
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.impact
    - attack.t1489
logsource:
    product: windows
    service: system
detection:
    selection:
        Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
        EventID: 7023
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: low

Known false positives

  • Unknown

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