Event ID 4702: A scheduled task was updated

Written when an existing scheduled task is changed.

Log
Security
Category
Persistence

Why it matters

  • Changing an existing, trusted-looking task is quieter than creating a new one.

What to check

Compare the new Task Content XML with the previous definition.

How to turn it on

Advanced Audit Policy: Object Access > Audit Other Object Access Events.

MITRE ATT&CK

  • T1053.005 Scheduled Task