Shortcut Modification Mitigation

Limit permissions for who can create symbolic links in Windows to appropriate groups such as Administrators and necessary groups for virtualization. This can be done through GPO: Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: Create symbolic links.^[1]

Identify and block unknown, potentially malicious software that may be executed through shortcut modification by using whitelisting^[2] tools, like AppLocker,^[3],[4] or Software Restriction Policies^[5] where appropriate.^[6]

References

1. UCF. (n.d.). Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create symbolic links user right.. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
2. Beechey, J. (2010, December). Application Whitelisting: Panacea or Propaganda?. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
3. Tomonaga, S. (2016, January 26). Windows Commands Abused by Attackers. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
4. NSA Information Assurance Directorate. (2014, August). Application Whitelisting Using Microsoft AppLocker. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
5. Corio, C., & Sayana, D. P. (2008, June). Application Lockdown with Software Restriction Policies. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
6. Microsoft. (2012, June 27). Using Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker Policies. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

1. Преглед

1.1 Препратки

1.2 Идентифицирани изисквания

1.3 Свързани регулации

2. Идентифицирани изисквания

3. Свързани регулации

Свързани задачи

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