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    Malicious Edge Update Scheduled Task with PowerShell Download Cradle

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    Ethan Andrews@eandrews
    •updated May 6, 2026•6•0•280

    Detects the creation of a scheduled task named 'MicrosoftEdgeUpdate' that leverages PowerShell to download and execute a payload. This technique was observed in an Iranian-Nexus operation against Oman's government.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    T1053.005 - Scheduled TaskT1059.001 - PowerShellTA0002 - ExecutionTA0003 - PersistenceTA0004 - Privilege EscalationT1105 - Ingress Tool TransferS0111 - schtasksTA0011 - Command and ControlScheduled Task CreatedCommand ExecutionPowershell Script ExecutionWindowsWindows Eventlog Securitykql

    Found in

    • Iranian-Nexus Cyberespionage Against Oman GovernmentLast updated May 6, 2026
    • Iranian-Nexus Cyberespionage Against Oman GovernmentLast updated May 6, 2026

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