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mshta.exe is a Windows binary for running HTA files. Per MITRE ATT&CK T1218.005, attackers abuse it as a LOLBin to execute malicious VBScript/JScript, bypass AppLocker, and proxy payload execution. Covers detection, blocking, and defense strategies.
Event ID 5061 is a Windows security audit event that logs cryptographic operations performed through a Key Storage Provider. This explainer covers what triggers it, how to read its fields, the common 0x80090016 failure, and when it signals a real security concern.
Windows Event ID 4625 logs every failed logon attempt. This explainer covers Sub Status codes, Logon Types, brute-force detection patterns, audit policy setup, and PowerShell analysis techniques.
Windows Event ID 4728 logs every time a member is added to a security-enabled global group in Active Directory. This explainer covers what the event means, how it works, why it matters for security teams, and how to monitor it effectively.
