The Windows Autoplay feature allows files to execute from an external drive as soon as it plugged into the computer. This may allow attackers to introduce malicious code to a system easily without user intervention. To prevent this, "Turn off Autoplay" settings must be enabled.
Severity
Critical
Category
OS Security Hardening
Resolution
Follow the below steps in GPO to resolve the misconfiguration.
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Turn off AutoPlay" to "Enabled:All Drives".
Does remediation require reboot?
No
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