Contains code to disable Windows Defender

A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.

Modifies WinLogon for persistence

Modifies Windows Defender DisableAntiSpyware settings

Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings

Modifies Windows Defender notification settings

Modifies security service

UAC 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

Using powershell.exe command.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

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

Deletes system backups

Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components

Uses the Powershell Set-MpPreference cmdlet to disable one or more Microsoft Defender components.

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops file in Drivers directory