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    Cron Persistence via crontab Modification Referencing hw_probe.pyc

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    Duo Tech@duotech
    •updated Jul 24, 2026•0•0•5

    Detects crontab modifications referencing hw_probe.pyc, the cron-based persistence mechanism used by the mrmustard stealer.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    T1053.003 - CronTA0002 - ExecutionTA0003 - PersistenceProcess CreationScheduled Task CreatedScheduled Task UpdatedFile ModificationLinuxLinux Cronkql

    Found in

    • Supply Chain Attacks Targeting Research and Alibaba EcosystemsLast updated Aug 3, 2026

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