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PDF File Created By RegEdit.EXE

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Summary
This detection rule identifies instances where the RegEdit.exe process, a standard component of the Windows operating system, creates a file with a '.pdf' extension. Such behavior is unusual and warrants attention because it may indicate that a user is attempting to print or save a registry key as a PDF. This could be done to extract sensitive data, thereby circumventing security measures in place. The rule is particularly significant as it correlates an unexpected action with potential defense evasion tactics, underlining the importance of monitoring Registry manipulations and file creations by trusted processes. It assists in enhancing visibility into potential attempts to exfiltrate sensitive information from the system.
Categories
  • Endpoint
  • Windows
Data Sources
  • File
Created: 2024-07-08