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4648 — Logon using explicit credentials

Log: Security Medium risk

A set of credentials different from the current session was used (e.g. runas or connecting as another user). It's a common indicator of stolen-credential use and lateral movement; note the target user and destination host.

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Original descriptions based on Microsoft's public documentation. IDs and fields may vary with the Windows version and the active audit policy.