MS Defender real-time protection disablement

Syed Usfar Wasim@nCD24

•updated Jul 13, 2026•28•1•39

This KQL detects potential Microsoft Defender tampering via PowerShell, including attempts to disable real-time or behavior monitoring and add Defender exclusions. It enriches results with tamper type, suspicious PowerShell flags, and confidence level to help prioritize medium/high-confidence activity.