Modifies WinLogon for persistence

Modifies Windows Defender DisableAntiSpyware settings

Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings

Modifies Windows Defender TamperProtection settings

Modifies Windows Defender notification settings

Modifies firewall policy service

Modifies security service

UAC bypass

Windows security bypass

Deletes shadow copies

Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

Detects executables containing artifacts associated with disabling Widnows Defender

Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination indicative of disabling Windows Defen

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

Event Triggered Execution: AppInit DLLs

Adversaries may establish persistence and/or elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by AppInit DLLs loaded into processes.

Modifies Windows Firewall