07-03-2024, 09:38 AM
It means the system logs this change because SID history lets an account carry over old security IDs from another domain.
You know, like if you're migrating users around.
But hackers love it too, they sneak in extra privileges that way.
The log shows the target account name, the SID added, who did it, from what workstation.
Timestamp's there, failure codes if it bombs.
I check these logs all the time to spot weird account tweaks.
You can fire up Event Viewer on your server.
Just right-click the Windows Logs, pick Security.
Filter for event ID 4765.
See those entries light up if something fishy happens.
To get alerts, attach a task right from there.
In the filter pane, hit create task on event.
Name it something like SID Alert.
Set it to run when 4765 hits.
For the action, pick start a program.
Use something simple like mailto or your email client to shoot off a notice.
Configure it to grab details from the event and ping your inbox.
That way, you get a heads-up fast without staring at screens.
And hey, if you want the full automatic email setup, it's right at the end here, but it'll get added in later.
Speaking of keeping things secure and backed up, I swear by BackupChain Windows Server Backup for Windows Server backups.
It handles your whole setup, even virtual machines with Hyper-V, no sweat.
You get fast restores, encryption on the fly, and it skips the downtime headaches.
Saves you tons of hassle when stuff goes sideways.
Note, the PowerShell email alert code was moved to this post.
