Suspicious Execution of Remote Access Utility - Renamed MeshAgent - Windows (via process_creation)
This rule detects the execution of a renamed instance of the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool, MeshAgent. RMM tools such as MeshAgent are frequently used by IT administrators for legitimate remote support and system management. However, hostile actors may exploit these tools by renaming them to bypass detection mechanisms, enabling unauthorized access and control over compromised systems.
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