
Summary
This rule monitors for changes in the Windows registry that specifically relate to the configuration of BgInfo, a popular utility used for displaying system information on the desktop background. The detection targets registry modifications that set new user fields in BgInfo's UserFields section. Such modifications can be exploited to execute arbitrary VBScript code, which is a common tactic for attackers looking to run custom scripts stealthily. The detection is primarily based on monitoring registry events of type 'SetValue', where the target object path corresponds to BgInfo's configuration registry keys. This rule serves as a part of a larger strategy to enhance security by identifying potentially malicious alterations to system settings, particularly those that may enable defense evasion techniques via executable scripts. The level of sensitivity is marked as medium, indicating that while this activity can be benign, it warrants attention due to its potential misuse in malicious contexts.
Categories
- Windows
- Endpoint
Data Sources
- Windows Registry
Created: 2023-08-16