Detectionmediumexperimental
WFP Filter Added via Registry
Detects registry modifications that add Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) filters, which may be used to block security tools and EDR agents from reporting events.
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Log Source
WindowsRegistry Set
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Set← raw: registry_set
Detection Logic
Detection Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection:
TargetObject|contains: '\BFE\Parameters\Policy\Persistent\Filter\'
filter_main_svchost:
Image:
- 'C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\svchost.exe'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
1f1d8209-636e-4c6c-a137-781cca8b82f9
Status
experimental
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Oct 23
Author
Path
rules/windows/registry/registry_set/registry_set_susp_wfp_filter_added.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.executionattack.t1562attack.t1569.002