Endpoint Standard: Why is Notepad Communicating Over the Network?
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Endpoint Standard: Why is Notepad Communicating Over the Network?

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Article ID: 289378

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Products

Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard (formerly Cb Defense) Carbon Black Cloud Enterprise EDR (formerly Cb Threathunter)

Issue/Introduction

Notepad is communicating over the network and it's not known why

Environment

  • Endpoint Standard Console: All Supported Versions
  • Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions

Resolution

Notepad could have various legitimate communication like talking to a network printer

Additional Information

Checking to confirm the IP and Port will give an idea what it's talking to and what protocol it may be using