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Disable ETW Through Registry

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Summary
This detection rule monitors for modifications made to the Windows registry that disable Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), a crucial feature used for logging and monitoring system activities. Specifically, it focuses on changes to the registry path "*\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\.NETFramework\\ETWEnabled" with a value set to "0x00000000". The disabling of ETW is significant as it can help adversaries evade detection, making it challenging for defenders to notice malicious behavior. By actively monitoring for this change, security teams can better protect systems from potential exploitation and further attacks that capitalize on reduced visibility.
Categories
  • Endpoint
  • Windows
Data Sources
  • Process
  • Windows Registry
  • File
ATT&CK Techniques
  • T1562.001
  • T1562
Created: 2024-12-08