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Block use of copied or impersonated system tools (preview)

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This rule blocks the use of executable files that are identified as copies of Windows system tools. These files are either duplicates or impostors of the original system tools.

Policy Details

Policy Name
ExploitGuard_ASR_Rules_ToolCopy
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1709
Available Languages
en-usfr-fr

Configuration Elements

ASR rule modes: Not configured or Disable: The state in which the ASR rule isn't enabled. Block: The state in which the ASR rule is enabled. Audit: The state in which the ASR rule is evaluated for the effect it would have on the organization or environment if enabled (set to block or warn). Warn: The state in which the ASR rule is enabled and presents a notification to the end-user, but permits the end-user to bypass the block.

Mode:

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 0 Disabled
  • 2 Audit
  • 6 Warn
  • 1 Block