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    Remote WMIC Launches a Batch File from ProgramData

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    GlassDiceBearhttps://www.dicebear.comhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/„Glass” (https://www.dicebear.com) by „DiceBear”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
    Daniel Jeremiah@daniyyell
    •updated Jun 20, 2026•0•0•4

    Detects WMI process creation on a remote node to run a batch file previously staged in ProgramData. This activity is often associated with adversaries using WMI for lateral movement and execution.

    Cortex XDR

    Tags

    T1047 - Windows Management InstrumentationT1021 - Remote ServicesT1021.006 - Windows Remote ManagementTA0002 - ExecutionTA0008 - Lateral MovementProcess CreationCommand ExecutionWmi ActivityWindowsWindows Wmi Service

    Found in

    • UAT-8302 Targeting Government Entities with Custom MalwareLast updated May 5, 2026

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