Detectionmediumtest
Disable Tamper Protection on Windows Defender
Detects disabling Windows Defender Tamper Protection
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Log Source
WindowsRegistry Set
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryRegistry Set← raw: registry_set
Detection Logic
Detection Logic3 selectors
detection:
selection:
TargetObject|contains: '\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Features\TamperProtection'
Details: DWORD (0x00000000)
filter_msmpeng_client: # only disabled temporarily during updates
Image|startswith: 'C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\'
Image|endswith: '\MsMpEng.exe'
filter_msmpeng_domain_controller: # only disabled temporarily during updates
Image: 'C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_*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
93d298a1-d28f-47f1-a468-d971e7796679
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Wed Aug 04
Modified
Thu Aug 17
Author
Path
rules/windows/registry/registry_set/registry_set_disabled_tamper_protection_on_microsoft_defender.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1562.001