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Winget Admin Settings Modification

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Summary
This detection rule is designed to monitor modifications to the AppInstaller (winget) admin settings on Windows systems, specifically targeting changes such as enabling local manifest installations or disabling installer hash checks. The rule captures specific actions on the Windows registry, focusing on the administrative settings related to the 'winget' executable. It utilizes a structured selection criterion to detect any unauthorized changes made to the settings, which could indicate potential abuse or misuse of the package management tool. False positives may occur when legitimate changes are made, as the detection mechanism does not differentiate between benign modifications and potentially harmful alterations.
Categories
  • Windows
Data Sources
  • Windows Registry
Created: 2023-04-17