2026 Critical Enterprise Intrusion Chain Detection: RMM Tool Silent Deployment Following Cloud Identity Compromise
This rule detects the installation or execution of common Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools (e.g., AnyDesk, ScreenConnect, Atera, Splashtop, TeamViewer) on Windows endpoints within a 4-hour window of associated cloud identity risk activity (such as risky sign-ins, MFA changes, or privilege grants). It filters out legitimate activity initiated via standard software management pipelines (e.g., SCCM, Intune) to identify potential unauthorized use of remote access software by adversaries following account compromise.
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