Java Executing cmd to run Powershell

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This query was originally published in the threat analytics report, Sysrv botnet evolution. Sysrv is a Go-based botnet that targets both Windows and Linux servers, and steals resources to mine cryptocurrency. The following query finds instances of the Java process being used to execute cmd.exe, and download and execute a PowerShell script.

Attribute Value
Type Analytic Rule
Solution Microsoft Defender XDR
ID 2c81c0a0-9823-4a14-b21a-2b4acd3335d2
Severity High
Status Available
Kind Scheduled
Tactics Execution
Techniques T1059
Required Connectors MicrosoftThreatProtection
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Tables Used

This content item queries data from the following tables:

Table Transformations Ingestion API Lake-Only
DeviceProcessEvents ?

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