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1,243 detections

This rule detects attempts to remove Windows Defender definition files using the MpCmdRun.exe utility with the '-RemoveDefinitions -All' command-line arguments. This action is typically performed by adversaries to disable or impair Windows Defender's ability to detect malicious software, thereby facilitating their activities and avoiding detection.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
This rule detects attempts to bypass Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) functionalities by using specific strings or NULL bits in command-line arguments. Adversaries often employ such techniques to obfuscate malicious scripts or commands, preventing security products from detecting and blocking them. The rule specifically looks for patterns like "if(0){{{0}}}' -f $(0 -as [char]) +" and "#<NULL>" in the command line, which are known indicators of AMSI bypass attempts.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects command lines that indicate unwanted modifications to registry keys that disable important Internet Explorer security features such as IEHarden, Data Execution Prevention (DEP), and the First Run Customize wizard.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
This rule detects modifications to Microsoft Office registry keys that disable the Protected View feature. Adversaries may disable Protected View to bypass security warnings and execute malicious code embedded in Office documents without user intervention. The rule specifically looks for changes to registry values that control Protected View for attachments, internet files, intranet files, and unsafe locations, setting them to a disabled state (DWORD 0x00000001) or enabling specific protected view settings (DWORD 0x00000000).
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects modifications to the Windows Package Manager (winget) administrative settings within the registry. This includes changes that could enable local manifest installations or disable installer hash checks, which might be abused by adversaries for defense evasion or persistence.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0016
This rule detects when the Sysmon configuration is changed. This event (EventID 16) is generated by Sysmon itself when its configuration is updated, which could be a legitimate administrative action to reconfigure Sysmon or an attempt by an adversary to manipulate its monitoring capabilities to evade detection.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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This rule detects command-line activities indicative of the uninstallation of Raccine, a ransomware protection tool. It specifically looks for combinations of commands used to terminate Raccine processes, delete its registry entries, and remove its scheduled tasks. The detection logic covers `taskkill` commands targeting `RaccineSettings.exe`, `reg.exe delete` commands referencing "Raccine Tray", and `schtasks /DELETE` commands for "Raccine Rules Updater".
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
Detects modifications to Windows Defender exclusion registry keys, which adversaries may use to disable or bypass antivirus scanning for specific files or paths.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0015
Detects code fragments commonly found in small and obfuscated PowerShell scripts designed to bypass Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI). The rule specifically looks for the combination of '[Ref].Assembly.GetType', 'SetValue($null,$true)', and 'NonPublic,Static' within PowerShell script block text, which are indicative of reflection-based AMSI bypass techniques.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects the use of the PowerShell "Set-Service" cmdlet to change the startup type of a service to "disabled" or "manual". This activity can be indicative of an adversary attempting to impair defenses or achieve persistence by modifying service configurations.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects the execution of the 'reg.exe' utility with the 'delete' flag targeting registry keys associated with Windows services. This activity is often performed by attackers to remove or disable security software services as a defense evasion tactic.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects the execution of 'reg.exe' to modify registry keys associated with various Windows security services, attempting to disable them. This includes services like Windows Defender components (MsMpSvc, WinDefend, WdBoot, WdFilter, WdNisDrv, WdNisSvc), SecurityHealthService, AppIDSvc, NisSrv, Sense, UsoSvc, wscsvc, and wuauserv, by setting their 'Start' value to '4' (disabled).
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects commands that attempt to disable Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) diagnostic logging by setting the 'Disabled' flag. This activity is often associated with ransomware or other malware attempting to prevent recovery of encrypted files or to evade forensic analysis.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects attempts to tamper with the PowerShell execution policy by modifying registry keys via the command line. This technique is often used by adversaries to bypass script signing requirements, allowing the execution of unsigned or malicious PowerShell scripts.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
0014
Detects suspicious execution of Sysinternals PsSuspend, where the utility is used to suspend critical processes such as AV or EDR to bypass defenses. The rule specifically looks for the execution of 'pssuspend.exe' or 'pssuspend64.exe' with 'msmpeng.exe' in the command line, which is the executable for Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects the use of the 'taskkill' command to terminate the 'ccSvcHst.exe' process, which is associated with Symantec Endpoint Protection. This action can disable the antivirus software due to an incorrect implementation of the protected service mechanism, allowing a SYSTEM user to kill the process and shut down the service.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects the removal of folders from the "ProtectedFolders" list within Windows Defender Exploit Guard's Controlled Folder Access feature. This action could indicate an attacker attempting to bypass security controls to launch an encryption process, manipulate data within a protected folder, or otherwise impair defenses.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects attempts to disable the runtime scanning of enabled macros in Microsoft Office by modifying the 'MacroRuntimeScanScope' registry key. This modification can be used by adversaries to bypass security features like AMSI (Antimalware Scan Interface) for VBA macros, allowing malicious macros to execute undetected.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects when Windows Defender Exploit Guard Network Protection is disabled by a registry modification. This action can be taken by an adversary to bypass security controls and facilitate malicious network activity.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects attempts to tamper with Sophos antivirus functionality by modifying specific registry keys related to Tamper Protection. This rule looks for changes to 'SAVEnabled', 'SEDEnabled', or 'Enabled' keys within Sophos Endpoint Defense or SAVService paths, specifically when the value is set to '0x00000000' (disabled).
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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Detects the use of specific strings or NULL bits within PowerShell scripts that are commonly employed to bypass Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) functionalities. This technique aims to prevent security products from inspecting malicious script content.
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SigmaHQ
2 years ago
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