Stop Windows Service Via Sc.EXE
Detects the stopping of a Windows service using the built-in 'sc.exe' utility. This rule specifically looks for process creation events where 'sc.exe' is executed with the 'stop' command-line argument. While 'sc.exe' is a legitimate system tool, its use to stop services can be indicative of malicious activity, especially when combined with other suspicious behaviors, as adversaries may stop services to disrupt operations, evade defenses, or facilitate data destruction/encryption.
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