The sudden creation of multiple new user accounts could be indicative of a compromised system where an attacker may be setting up accounts for further exploitation or lateral movement within the network. Regular account creation as part of business operations is usually periodic and follows a predictable pattern, making the unexpected creation of many new accounts an anomaly and possible sign of unauthorized activity.
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