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Dumping of Sensitive Hives Via Reg.EXE

Detects the usage of "reg.exe" in order to dump sensitive registry hives. This includes SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY hives.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
LinuxWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source product
windows
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Dumping hives for legitimate purpouse i.e. backup or forensic investigation

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