312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
A threat hunter is using Sysmon to identify potential process hollowing. Which Event ID should the analyst prioritize in their hunting query?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Event ID 8
Event ID 8 (CreateRemoteThread) is a primary indicator of process hollowing, where a process injects code into another process.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Event ID 1
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 1 tracks process creation, which is too broad for hollowing.
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Event ID 11
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 11 tracks file creation.
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Event ID 3
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 3 tracks network connection activity.
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Event ID 8
Why this is correct
Event ID 8 records remote thread creation, essential for detecting process hollowing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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