Convert indexed Sigma rules into analyst-ready detections.
This studio is built around Phoenix's own rule corpus, not a blank editor. Search by title or rule id, choose a local pySigma backend, then reveal pipelines only when you actually need them.
Indexed Rules
3,779
Ready to search
Backends
3
Loaded from pysigma-node
pySigma Versions
2
Newest: 2.0.1
Translation Workspace
Shape the rule before it leaves Phoenix
Tune Translation
Active Rule
Registry Tampering Of Internal Tools Settings
Backends follow their supported pySigma version. Select 1.5.1 for Elasticsearch, Kusto, and other 1.x plugins.
Target Profile
Splunk
Splunk through pysigma-backend-splunk.
Format Mode
Default
Default pySigma output mode for this backend.
Registry Tampering Of Internal Tools Settings
Using Splunk · Default · pySigma 2.0.1
Translation controls
Adjust the rule on the left, then regenerate when you want a fresh backend-native query.
title: Registry Tampering Of Internal Tools Settings
id: ccc946a3-f65a-432a-bb6f-efc6acc1fd27
related:
- id: e2482f8d-3443-4237-b906-cc145d87a076
type: similar
status: experimental
description: Detects registry modifications that tamper with internal Windows tools settings, commonly used by malware to disable security features or system tools
references:
- https://bazaar.abuse.ch/sample/7bde840c7e8c36dce4c3bac937bcf39f36a6f118001b406bfbbc25451ce44fb4/
- https://blogs.vmware.com/security/2022/11/batloader-the-evasive-downloader-malware.html
- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/unc2165-shifts-to-evade-sanctions
- https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/cybervolk-returns-flawed-volklocker-brings-new-features-with-growing-pains/
author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)
date: 2026-10-18
tags:
- attack.persistence
- attack.defense-impairment
- attack.t1112
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection_reg_img:
- Image|endswith: '\reg.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'reg.exe'
selection_reg_cli:
CommandLine|contains: ' add '
selection_currentversion_explorer_system_root:
CommandLine|contains:
- 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer'
- 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System'
- 'SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer'
- 'SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System'
selection_currentversion_explorer_system_key:
CommandLine|contains:
- 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin'
- 'DisableChangePassword'
- 'DisableCMD'
- 'DisableLockWorkstation'
- 'DisableNotificationCenter'
- 'DisableRegistryTools'
- 'DisableTaskmgr'
- 'HideSCAHealth'
- 'HideSCANetwork'
- 'HideSCAVolume'
- 'InactivityTimeoutSecs'
- 'NoClose'
- 'NoControlPanel'
- 'NoDesktop'
- 'NoDispBackgroundPage'
- 'NoDispCPL'
- 'NoDrives'
- 'NoFileMenu'
- 'NoFind'
- 'NoLogOff'
- 'NoPropertiesMyDocuments'
- 'NoRun'
- 'NoSetTaskbar'
- 'NoTrayContextMenu'
- 'StartMenuLogOff'
- 'shutdownwithoutlogon'
condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Legitimate use of reg.exe to change system settings
level: medium
simulation:
- type: atomic-red-team
name: Modify Registry of Current User Profile - cmd
technique: T1112
atomic_guid: 1324796b-d0f6-455a-b4ae-21ffee6aa6b9
regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_reg_internal_tools_setting_tampering/info.yml
CLI command
Sigma CLI 4.0.0 · Install matching versions, then run from the Phoenix project directory.
python -m pip install 'sigma-cli==4.0.0' 'pysigma==2.0.1' 'pysigma-backend-splunk==3.0.0'
sigma convert --without-pipeline -t splunk -f default 'sigma/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_reg_internal_tools_setting_tampering.yml'