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    Shadow Copy Deletion via WMIC/vssadmin (Ransomware Recovery Inhibition)

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    Ibrahim Saud@tektrix
    •updated 21 days ago•0•0•3

    Detects the use of native Windows tools like vssadmin and wmic to delete Volume Shadow Copies. This activity is a common indicator of ransomware or other destructive attacks attempting to inhibit system recovery.

    CQL

    Tags

    T1490 - Inhibit System RecoveryT1047 - Windows Management InstrumentationTA0040 - ImpactTA0002 - ExecutionProcess CreationCommand ExecutionWmi ActivityWindowsWindows Wmi ServiceWindows Shell Core

    Found in

    • Analysis of DragonForce Windows Ransomware LockerLast updated Sep 9, 2026
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