TA0040 · IMPACT
Service Stop
Stopping databases, backup agents, and security services so files can be encrypted cleanly.
Detect it with
net stop / sc stop against database and backup services in rapid sequence.
Why it matters on shift
Service Stop is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve impact. Recognising it in telemetry lets you name the technique in your ticket and pivot to what came before and after.
What to look for next
After impact, the next tactic is usually Impact. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context