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Displaying Hidden Files Feature Disabled

Detects modifications to the "Hidden" and "ShowSuperHidden" explorer registry values in order to disable showing of hidden files and system files. This technique is abused by several malware families to hide their files from normal users.

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François HubautCreated Sat Apr 02Updated Tue Mar 265a5152f1-463f-436b-b2f5-8eceb3964b42windows
Log Source
WindowsRegistry Set
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Set← raw: registry_set
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        TargetObject|endswith:
            - '\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\ShowSuperHidden'
            - '\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Hidden'
        Details: 'DWORD (0x00000000)'
    condition: selection
False Positives
Unknown

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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
5a5152f1-463f-436b-b2f5-8eceb3964b42
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Apr 02
Modified
Tue Mar 26
Author
François Hubaut
Path
rules/windows/registry/registry_set/registry_set_hide_file.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1564.001
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