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    PsExec Remote Execution via PSEXESVC Pipe over SMB

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    Ankit Mehta@Secvyn
    •updated Jun 30, 2026•0•0•2

    Detects the presence of the 'PSEXESVC' named pipe activity over SMB, which is a hallmark indicator of the PsExec tool being used to facilitate remote execution and lateral movement.

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    T1021.002 - SMB/Windows Admin SharesS0029 - PsExecTA0008 - Lateral MovementNetwork ConnectionNamed Pipe CreationWindowsSuricata IDSSnort IDSTCPPolicy Violation

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