
Summary
The rule 'Disabled Volume Snapshots' is designed to detect specific command line executions that indicate the temporary disabling of Volume Snapshots in Windows systems. Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a crucial feature for backup and recovery processes, and disabling it can pose significant risks by preventing the creation of backups, which attackers may exploit to evade detection during malicious activities. The detection logic is centered around identifying command line inputs that include both the path to the Volume Shadow Copy Service diagnostic executable and the parameter indicating that the service is being disabled. This alert is particularly potent as it focuses on behavior typical of defense evasion techniques, specifically evidenced by the use of the command line pattern that targets the VSS service. Organizations that depend on VSS for data protection should closely monitor such activities to mitigate risks associated with potential attacks. The author of this rule is Florian Roth from Nextron Systems, which indicates professional credibility and relevance in the context of cybersecurity defenses.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
- On-Premise
- Infrastructure
Data Sources
- Process
Created: 2021-01-28