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Potential Persistence Via Visual Studio Tools for Office

Detects persistence via Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO) add-ins in Office applications.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Office SuiteWindows

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

Log source product
windows
Log source category
registry_set

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate Addin Installation

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