Sigma Rules
794 rules found for "Microsoft"
COM Object Hijacking Via Modification Of Default System CLSID Default Value
Detects potential COM object hijacking via modification of default system CLSID.
Potential Persistence Via Event Viewer Events.asp
Detects potential registry persistence technique using the Event Viewer "Events.asp" technique
Register New IFiltre For Persistence
Detects when an attacker registers a new IFilter for an extension. Microsoft Windows Search uses filters to extract the content of items for inclusion in a full-text index. You can extend Windows Search to index new or proprietary file types by writing filters to extract the content, and property handlers to extract the properties of files.
Potential Persistence Via Outlook Home Page
Detects potential persistence activity via outlook home page. An attacker can set a home page to achieve code execution and persistence by editing the WebView registry keys.
Potential Persistence Via Outlook Today Page
Detects potential persistence activity via outlook today page. An attacker can set a custom page to execute arbitrary code and link to it via the registry values "URL" and "UserDefinedUrl".
Potential Persistence Via Shim Database Modification
Adversaries may establish persistence and/or elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by application shims. The Microsoft Windows Application Compatibility Infrastructure/Framework (Application Shim) was created to allow for backward compatibility of software as the operating system codebase changes over time
Potential Persistence Via Shim Database In Uncommon Location
Detects the installation of a new shim database where the file is located in a non-default location
Potential Attachment Manager Settings Associations Tamper
Detects tampering with attachment manager settings policies associations to lower the default file type risks (See reference for more information)
Potential Attachment Manager Settings Attachments Tamper
Detects tampering with attachment manager settings policies attachments (See reference for more information)
PowerShell Script Execution Policy Enabled
Detects the enabling of the PowerShell script execution policy. Once enabled, this policy allows scripts to be executed.
Potential PowerShell Execution Policy Tampering
Detects changes to the PowerShell execution policy in order to bypass signing requirements for script execution
Hiding User Account Via SpecialAccounts Registry Key
Detects modifications to the registry key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\Userlist" where the value is set to "0" in order to hide user account from being listed on the logon screen.
Potential PendingFileRenameOperations Tampering
Detect changes to the "PendingFileRenameOperations" registry key from uncommon or suspicious images locations to stage currently used files for rename or deletion after reboot.
Enable LM Hash Storage
Detects changes to the "NoLMHash" registry value in order to allow Windows to store LM Hashes. By setting this registry value to "0" (DWORD), Windows will be allowed to store a LAN manager hash of your password in Active Directory and local SAM databases.
RDP Sensitive Settings Changed to Zero
Detects tampering of RDP Terminal Service/Server sensitive settings. Such as allowing unauthorized users access to a system via the 'fAllowUnsolicited' or enabling RDP via 'fDenyTSConnections', etc.
RDP Sensitive Settings Changed
Detects tampering of RDP Terminal Service/Server sensitive settings. Such as allowing unauthorized users access to a system via the 'fAllowUnsolicited' or enabling RDP via 'fDenyTSConnections', etc. Below is a list of registry keys/values that are monitored by this rule: - Shadow: Used to enable Remote Desktop shadowing, which allows an administrator to view or control a user's session. - DisableRemoteDesktopAntiAlias: Disables anti-aliasing for remote desktop sessions. - DisableSecuritySettings: Disables certain security settings for Remote Desktop connections. - fAllowUnsolicited: Allows unsolicited remote assistance offers. - fAllowUnsolicitedFullControl: Allows unsolicited remote assistance offers with full control. - InitialProgram: Specifies a program to run automatically when a user logs on to a remote computer. - ServiceDll: Used in RDP hijacking techniques to specify a custom DLL to be loaded by the Terminal Services service. - SecurityLayer: Specifies the security layer used for RDP connections.
Old TLS1.0/TLS1.1 Protocol Version Enabled
Detects applications or users re-enabling old TLS versions by setting the "Enabled" value to "1" for the "Protocols" registry key.
VBScript Payload Stored in Registry
Detects VBScript content stored into registry keys as seen being used by UNC2452 group
Windows Vulnerable Driver Blocklist Disabled
Detects when the Windows Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is set to disabled. This setting is crucial for preventing the loading of known vulnerable drivers, and its modification may indicate an attempt to bypass security controls. It is often targeted by threat actors to facilitate the installation of malicious or vulnerable drivers, particularly in scenarios involving Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) bypass techniques. This rule applies to systems that support the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist feature, including Windows 10 version 1903 and later, and Windows Server 2022 and later. Note that this change will require a reboot to take effect, and this rule only detects the registry modification action.
Wdigest Enable UseLogonCredential
Detects potential malicious modification of the property value of UseLogonCredential from HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest to enable clear-text credentials
Disable Windows Defender Functionalities Via Registry Keys
Detects when attackers or tools disable Windows Defender functionalities via the Windows registry
Winget Admin Settings Modification
Detects changes to the AppInstaller (winget) admin settings. Such as enabling local manifest installations or disabling installer hash checks
Sysmon Configuration Change
Detects a Sysmon configuration change, which could be the result of a legitimate reconfiguration or someone trying manipulate the configuration
Sysmon Blocked File Shredding
Triggers on any Sysmon "FileBlockShredding" event, which indicates a violation of the configured shredding policy.
Sysmon File Executable Creation Detected
Triggers on any Sysmon "FileExecutableDetected" event, which triggers every time a PE that is monitored by the config is created.
WMI Event Subscription
Detects creation of WMI event subscription persistence method