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Windows Impair Defense Disable Win Defender Gen reports

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Summary
This detection rule targets modifications within the Windows registry that disable the Windows Defender generic reports. Specifically, it monitors the `DisableGenericRePorts` registry value to uncover potential activities aimed at hiding malicious actions from Microsoft's Windows Error Reporting service. The importance of detecting such changes lies in their capability to prevent critical error reports, thereby obscuring the presence of malware and enabling attackers to operate undetected. The rule utilizes evidence collected from Sysmon events (EventID 12 and EventID 13), which track discrepancies in registry modifications and highlights the risks associated with these alterations. A successful exploitation usually implies the malicious intent of avoiding detection mechanisms inherent to Windows security controls.
Categories
  • Windows
  • Endpoint
Data Sources
  • Windows Registry
  • User Account
ATT&CK Techniques
  • T1562.001
  • T1562
Created: 2024-11-13