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CS0-003 · Question #365

A SIEM alert is triggered based on execution of a suspicious one-liner on two workstations in the organization's environment. An analyst views the details of these events below: Which of the…

The correct answer is C. Attacker is executing PowerShell script "AccessToken.ps1". Based on the description of a 'suspicious one-liner' and the likely context of a SIEM alert, the attacker's intent is to execute a specific PowerShell script named 'AccessToken.ps1'.

Submitted by haruto_sh· Mar 6, 2026Security operations

Question

A SIEM alert is triggered based on execution of a suspicious one-liner on two workstations in the organization's environment. An analyst views the details of these events below:

Which of the following statements best describes the intent of the attacker, based on this one- liner?

Options

  • AAttacker is escalating privileges via JavaScript.
  • BAttacker is utilizing custom malware to download an additional script.
  • CAttacker is executing PowerShell script "AccessToken.ps1".
  • DAttacker is attempting to install persistence mechanisms on the target machine.

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    15% (4)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    74% (20)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

Based on the description of a 'suspicious one-liner' and the likely context of a SIEM alert, the attacker's intent is to execute a specific PowerShell script named 'AccessToken.ps1'.

AAttacker is escalating privileges via JavaScript.

The option specifies JavaScript, but "AccessToken.ps1" is a PowerShell script, indicating a different scripting language and method.

BAttacker is utilizing custom malware to download an additional script.

While the one-liner *could* be used to download additional scripts, the primary action described by "AccessToken.ps1" is the execution of that specific script, not necessarily downloading *custom malware* as the direct intent, unless the one-liner's full content showed a download command.

CAttacker is executing PowerShell script "AccessToken.ps1".Correct

The question states "execution of a suspicious one-liner" and the options point to specific actions. Option C directly names a PowerShell script, "AccessToken.ps1," which, if present in the one-liner, is the most direct and specific description of an execution event, often used for credential theft or privilege escalation if designed for it.

DAttacker is attempting to install persistence mechanisms on the target machine.

Installing persistence mechanisms is a common attacker goal, but merely executing "AccessToken.ps1" does not inherently mean persistence is being installed; it could be for reconnaissance, credential theft, or other immediate objectives.

Concept tested: Interpreting command-line execution (PowerShell)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/overview?view=powershell-7.4

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#SIEM analysis#PowerShell#command-line analysis#attacker intent

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