How a Single KQL Query Stopped an Entire EvilTokens Phishing Campaign

An AI-powered PhaaS campaign leaned on legit-vendor redirects and device-code phishing — but spoofing left a fingerprint. One KQL query plus a 5-minute MDE automation loop neutralized over 1,200 malicious emails in 48 hours.

June 11, 2026 · 4 min · Matt Swann

5 KQL Queries to Slash Your Containment Time in Microsoft Sentinel

In an active breach, speed is everything. These five KQL queries — covering file drops, identity compromise, lateral movement, C2 beaconing, and persistence — are designed for the first hour of incident response.

January 5, 2026 · 8 min · Matt Swann