Suspicious ScreenConnect Remote Access Client Spawning PowerShell (via process_creation)

ATT&CK techniques

Execution → C2

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1059.001PowerShell
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
- T1219Remote Access Tools
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects a ScreenConnect remote-access client process spawning PowerShell or cmd, an abuse of legitimate remote-management software used by the Seashell Blizzard subgroup to run commands on compromised hosts during the BadPilot campaign. Because adversaries co-opt installed RMM tooling to blend into normal administration, scripting children of ScreenConnect warrant scrutiny in environments where such automation is not expected.

Reporting behind it

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