T1012

Official Description

Adversaries may interact with the Windows Registry to gather information about the system, configuration, and installed software.

The Registry contains a significant amount of information about the operating system, configuration, software, and security.(Citation: Wikipedia Windows Registry) Information can easily be queried using the [Reg](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0075) utility, though other means to access the Registry exist. Some of the information may help adversaries to further their operation within a network. Adversaries may use the information from [Query Registry](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1012) during automated discovery to shape follow-on behaviors, including whether or not the adversary fully infects the target and/or attempts specific actions.

Tactics: Discovery
Platforms: Windows
MITRE Version: 1.3
Last Modified: May 12, 2026

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Reported Context (2)

The built-in Get-ItemProperty handler reads and enumerates registry values. Zscaler Details SloppyRAT, a New Malware Linked to Ransomware Attacks
Registry queries were used to identify virtualization hostnames and infrastructure. Lynx Ransomware Attack Began with Compromised RDP Credentials

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Products (9)

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