
Summary
This detection rule identifies alterations to the Windows registry that change the value of 'VBAWarning' under the 'Security' registry path for Microsoft Office applications. When this value is set to '1', it allows the execution of all macros, regardless of whether they are signed with a certificate or unsigned, thereby introducing a potential security risk. This rule aims to detect such registry changes so administrators can respond to potentially malicious activities or unintentional configuration alterations that might expose environments to threats like macro-based malware, commonly observed in various cyberattacks. The detection is based on an analysis of registry modifications, which is a common tactic used by attackers to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code in Office documents.
Categories
- Endpoint
- Windows
Data Sources
- Windows Registry
Created: 2020-05-22