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Version: 2.1.1-preview

MT.1148 - Archive Scanning should be enabled

Overview​

Verify that archive scanning is enabled to detect malware in compressed files.

Disabled archive scanning allows malware to hide in compressed files (ZIP, RAR, etc.)

Remediation action:​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Allow Archive Scanning

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDMT.1148
SeverityHigh
SuiteM365 Advisor
CategoryDefender
PowerShell testTest-MtMdeArchiveScanning
TagsDefender, M365Advisor, MT.1148

Remediation​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Allow Archive Scanning

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/M365Advisor/Defender/Test-MtMdeAntivirusPolicy.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/M365Advisor/defender/Test-MtMdeArchiveScanning.ps1