Most Popular Detection 2026: Registry Run Key and Startup Folder Persistence
Detects unauthorized modifications to Windows Registry Run/RunOnce keys or the Startup folder. The rule specifically targets persistence attempts where the associated process resides in suspicious directories (Temp, AppData) or uses command-line arguments indicative of script execution (powershell, wscript, mshta, encoded commands, or script extensions). It excludes known legitimate installer behavior involving msiexec or setup processes.
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