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Windows Product Key Registry Query

This Analytic detects the execution of a process attempting to access the registry for product key recovery purposes. This behavior could be significant as it might indicate potential malware activity or attempts to…

Description

This Analytic detects the execution of a process attempting to access the registry for product key recovery purposes. This behavior could be significant as it might indicate potential malware activity or attempts to bypass security measures or data exfiltration.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Windows

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

Log source category
windows_event_log_security_4663

Known benign triggers

  • Administrator may access this registry for product key recovery purposes.

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