Wevtutil

S0645

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About this tool

Wevtutil is a Windows command-line utility that enables administrators to retrieve information about event logs and publishers.

Techniques used3

Procedure examples3

TechniqueProcedure example
T1005
Data from Local System

Wevtutil can be used to export events from a specific log.

T1685.001
Disable or Modify Windows Event Log

Wevtutil can be used to disable specific event logs on the system.

T1685.005
Clear Windows Event Logs

Wevtutil can be used to clear system and security event logs from the system.

Groups that use it6

Campaigns1

References1

  1. Wevtutil Microsoft Documentation Open source
    Microsoft. (n.d.). wevtutil. Retrieved September 14, 2021.

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