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Turn off Windows Defender SpyNet reporting.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15713 | 5.234 | SV-25186r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that SpyNet membership is disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15401r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value exists and is set to “1” (Basic) or “2” (Advanced), this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet\ Value Name: SpyNetReporting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 or 2 = a Finding |
| Fix Text (F-15605r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender “Configure Microsoft Spynet Reporting” to “Disabled”. |