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Windows Hosts File Access

This Analytic detects the execution of a process attempting to access the hosts file. The hosts file is a critical file for network configuration and DNS resolution. If an attacker gains access to it, they can redirect traffic to malicious websites, serve fake content or block legitimate security websites.

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