How to Lock-Down WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)?

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Thelps, Jun 10, 2018.

  1. Thelps

    Thelps Registered Member

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    Apparently WMI is a common method of remote access to Windows PCs.

    Is there a way to disable WMI or, if it's essential, to isolate it from external network access?
     
  2. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    To be honest, I haven't looked into this, I'm afraid that by blocking this stuff it will cause all kinds of problems. With a tool like EXE Radar you might be able to block it from running and you could also disable the WMI service via AutoRuns. But it's probably not recommended.
     
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