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 notification settings

Modifies security service

UAC bypass

Deletes shadow copies

Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

Renames multiple (6912) files with added filename extension

This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

Blocks application from running via registry modification

Adds application to list of disallowed applications.

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.

Disables Task Manager via registry modification

Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components

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

Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

Possible privilege escalation attempt

Uses Session Manager for persistence

Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.