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Published Mar 03, 2021 | Updated Nov 22, 2023

HackTool:Win64/CobaltStrike

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Summary

This is a detection for Cobalt Strike Beacon, which is a software component that gets deployed in target devices and allows an attacker remote access to the device to perform various tasks.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.

You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.

Update passwords and remove any accounts that might be compromised.

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