QuickAssist Execution

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About the rule

Rule Type

Standard

Rule Description

Detects the execution of Microsoft Quick Assist tool "QuickAssist.exe". This utility can be used by attackers to gain remote access.

Severity

Attention

Rule Requirement

Criteria

Action1: actionname = "Process started" AND PROCESSNAME endswith "\QuickAssist.exe" select Action1.HOSTNAME,Action1.MESSAGE,Action1.COMMANDLINE,Action1.FILE_NAME,Action1.PROCESSNAME,Action1.USERNAME,Action1.PARENTPROCESSNAME

Detection

Execution Mode

realtime

Log Sources

Windows

Author

Muhammad Faisal (@faisalusuf)