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In a threat hunting tool, what is the expected output of this query?

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Cybersecurity - Advanced Threat Protection
In a threat hunting tool, what is the expected output of this query?
search event where process_name = 'cmd.exe' and command_line contains 'net user'
AAll network traffic logs
BSystem reboot events
CList of command prompt executions involving user account commands
DFailed login attempts
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Analyze query filters

    The query looks for events where the process is 'cmd.exe' and the command line includes 'net user'.
  2. Step 2: Understand what 'net user' commands do

    'net user' is used to manage user accounts, so the output lists such command prompt executions.
  3. Final Answer:

    List of command prompt executions involving user account commands -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Query filters = cmd.exe running net user commands [OK]
Quick Trick: Filter commands by process and command line content [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing process name with network traffic
  • Assuming query returns unrelated events
  • Ignoring the 'contains' keyword meaning

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