Potentially Suspicious Command Executed Through Run Dialog Box - Registry (via registry_set)

This rule detects execution of commands via the run dialog box on Windows by checking values of the "RunMRU" registry key. This method was seen being misused by threat actors to deceive users into pasting and running hostile commands, frequently disguised as CAPTCHA verification steps.

SigmahighWindowsv1
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Known false positives

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