Detectionmediumtest
Write Protect For Storage Disabled
Detects applications trying to modify the registry in order to disable any write-protect property for storage devices. This could be a precursor to a ransomware attack and has been an observed technique used by cypherpunk group.
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Log Source
WindowsProcess Creation
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation
Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
CommandLine|contains|all:
- '\System\CurrentControlSet\Control'
- 'Write Protection'
- '0'
- 'storage'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
75f7a0e2-7154-4c4d-9eae-5cdb4e0a5c13
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Jun 11
Modified
Thu Jan 18
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_reg_write_protect_for_storage_disabled.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1562