Added new COM Hijack related registries#60
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Pull Request Overview
This PR enhances COM hijack detection by standardizing the event classification and expanding monitored registry paths.
- Replaced T1122 entries with the more specific T1546.015 classification.
- Added registry keys LocalServer32, TreatAs, ScriptletURL, and DelegateExecute for broader COM hijack coverage.
- Applied these updates in both the regular and block-mode Sysmon export configurations.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| sysmonconfig-export.xml | Updated COM hijack entries to T1546.015 and added new registry keys |
| sysmonconfig-export-block.xml | Mirrored T1546.015 updates and new registry paths in block config |
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sysmonconfig-export.xml:725
- Add a comment or reference (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK link or detailed blog post) explaining why the ScriptletURL key is monitored, matching the style of the other entries.
<TargetObject name="T1546.015" condition="end with">\ScriptletURL\(Default)</TargetObject>
sysmonconfig-export-block.xml:682
- Include a descriptive comment or reference for the ScriptletURL registry path to clarify its inclusion and align with the existing comments on other COM hijack keys.
<TargetObject name="T1546.015" condition="end with">\ScriptletURL\(Default)</TargetObject>
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Adding registry paths already used in existing Sigma rules for better coverage and consistency.
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