Malicious Folder Removed From Exploit Guard ProtectedFolders List - Registry (via registry_delete)
This rule detects the removal of folders from the "ProtectedFolders" list of of exploit guard. This could indicate an adversary trying to launch an encryption process or trying to manipulate data inside of the protected folder
SigmahighWindowsv1
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