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detectionlint / library / sigma

Windows Defender Context Menu Removed

sigmaDRL-1.1from SigmaHQ/sigma

Detects the use of reg.exe or PowerShell to delete the Windows Defender context menu handler registry keys. This action removes the "Scan with Microsoft Defender" option from the right-click menu for files, directories, and drives. Attackers may use this technique to hinder manual, on-demand scans and reduce the visibility of the security product.

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