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    NvmProtocal Run Key Persistence via reg.exe

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    Daniel Jeremiah@daniyyell
    •updated Jun 21, 2026•2•0•13

    Detects the use of reg.exe to add persistence via the HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key. This rule specifically looks for the addition of 'NvmProtocal', 'protocal.cjs', or 'NodePackages' which are associated with a backdoor.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    T1547.001 - Registry Run Keys / Startup FolderTA0003 - PersistenceTA0004 - Privilege EscalationRegistry Value SetCommand ExecutionProcess CreationWindowsWindows Defender Atpkql

    Found in

    • Mastra npm Supply Chain Attack AnalysisLast updated Jun 25, 2026
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