T1162: Login Item Mitigation
Restrict users from being able to create their own login items. Additionally, holding the shift key during login prevents apps from opening automatically [1].
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Login Item Mitigation
Restrict users from being able to create their own login items. Additionally, holding the shift key during login prevents apps from opening automatically [1].
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Imported snapshots across ATT&CK releases (1)
| Release | Bundle imported | Object version | Modified | Status | Raw hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.1 | 1.0 | Current bundle Deprecated | 1d70ad75eae9… |
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[1]
Re-Open windows on Mac
Apple. (2016, December 6). Automatically re-open windows, apps, and documents on your Mac. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
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