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T1218.005 Mshta

Sub-technique of T1218 System Binary Proxy Execution

Adversaries may abuse mshta.exe to proxy execution of malicious .hta files and Javascript or VBScript through a trusted Windows utility. There are several examples of different types of threats leveraging mshta.exe during initial compromise and for execution of code (Citation: Cylance Dust Storm) (Citation: Red Canary HTA Abuse Part Deux) (Citation: FireEye Attacks Leveraging HTA) (Citation:…

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Sigma rules to hunt it

Rules from SigmaHQ · Detection Rule License 1.1. Technique from MITRE ATT&CK®.