Scheduled Task/Job (T1053)

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Associated Tactics

  • Execution
  • Persistence
  • Privilege Escalation

Execution (TA0002)

The adversary is trying to run malicious code. Execution consists of techniques that result in adversary-controlled code running on a local or remote system. Techniques that run malicious code are often paired with techniques from all other tactics to achieve broader goals, like exploring a network or stealing data. For example, an adversary might use a remote access tool to run a PowerShell script that does Remote System Discovery.

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Procedure Examples

Description Source(s)
Campbell, B. et al. (2022, March 21). Serpent, No Swiping! New Backdoor Targets French Entities with Unique Attack Chain. Retrieved April 11, 2022. ProofPoint Serpent
Microsoft. (2005, January 21). Task Scheduler and security. Retrieved June 8, 2016. TechNet Task Scheduler Security