
Summary
This detection rule is designed to identify the enabling of the `EnableUnsafeClientMailRules` security setting in Microsoft Outlook, which can pose a significant security risk. When this setting is enabled, it allows Outlook to execute macros or run applications embedded within email messages, thereby increasing the potential for malware execution or exploitation by attackers. The detection works by monitoring process creation events on Windows systems, specifically looking for instances where the command line indicates the use of the `EnableUnsafeClientMailRules` option. Given the potential for abuse, this rule has a high severity level and aims to safeguard users from unauthorized changes to Outlook's behavior that could be leveraged for malicious activities. The references provided offer additional context regarding real-world scenarios where this setting has been exploited, emphasizing the importance of monitoring for such changes.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2018-12-27