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    DragonForce COM Task Scheduler one-shot task with SYSTEM principal

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    Ibrahim Saud@tektrix
    •updated Sep 18, 2026•0•0•4

    Detects the creation of a scheduled task using the schtasks utility where the execution principal is set to SYSTEM. This pattern is commonly observed in malware such as DragonForce ransomware to establish persistence or execute payloads with elevated privileges.

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    Tags

    T1053.005 - Scheduled TaskTA0002 - ExecutionTA0003 - PersistenceScheduled Task CreatedCommand ExecutionWindowsWindows Task Scheduler Service

    Found in

    • Analysis of DragonForce Windows Ransomware LockerLast updated Sep 9, 2026
    • Analysis of DragonForce Windows Ransomware LockerLast updated Sep 9, 2026
    • Analysis of DragonForce Windows Ransomware LockerLast updated Sep 9, 2026
    • Analysis of DragonForce Windows Ransomware LockerLast updated Sep 9, 2026

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