We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions:

This tool requires administrator privileges to:

• Modify system registry entries
• Stop and disable Windows services
• Access system-level configuration files
• Clean up telemetry directories

Important: Only run this tool from trusted sources and review the code before execution.

The tool modifies Windows Registry entries related to:

• Visual Studio telemetry settings
• Microsoft development tools configuration
• System-wide telemetry preferences

Backup: Always create registry backups before making changes using the -CreateBackup parameter.

• ❌ Does not create new registry keys unnecessarily
• ❌ Does not modify unrelated system settings
• ❌ Does not collect or transmit any data
• ❌ Does not install additional software
• ❌ Does not make network connections
• ❌ Does not access personal files or data

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly:

1. Do NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email the maintainer directly at: [Your Email]
3. Include detailed information about the vulnerability:
   • Description of the issue
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if any)

• Acknowledgment within 48 hours
• Initial assessment within 7 days
• Regular updates on progress
• Credit in security advisory (if desired)

• Critical vulnerabilities: Patch within 24-48 hours
• High severity: Patch within 7 days
• Medium/Low severity: Patch in next regular update

1. Download from official sources:

   • GitHub releases page
   • Official repository only

2. Verify script integrity:

   • Review code before running
   • Check file hashes if provided
   • Use virus scanning tools

3. Run in controlled environment:

   • Test on non-production systems first
   • Create system restore points
   • Create registry backups

4. Use principle of least privilege:

   • Only run when necessary
   • Review changes made
   • Monitor system behavior after execution

1. Code review requirements:

   • All code changes must be reviewed
   • Security implications must be assessed
   • No direct commits to main branch

2. Input validation:

   • Validate all user inputs
   • Sanitize file paths
   • Check registry path existence

3. Error handling:

   • Fail securely
   • Don't expose sensitive information
   • Log security-relevant events

• User system configuration
• Registry integrity
• System stability
• User privacy settings

• Malicious modification of system settings
• Unauthorized privilege escalation
• Data corruption or loss
• Denial of service

• Registry backup/restore functionality
• Path validation and sanitization
• Administrator privilege checks
• Comprehensive error handling
• Read-only operations where possible

1. Registry Backup System:

   # Creates timestamped backups
   .\off_telemetry_ps7.ps1 -CreateBackup
   
   # Restore if needed
   .\off_telemetry_ps7.ps1 -RestoreBackup -BackupPath "backup.reg"

2. Path Validation:

   • Only existing registry paths are modified
   • File system paths are validated
   • Administrative privileges are verified

3. Safe Defaults:

   • Conservative approach to system changes
   • Reversible operations
   • Clear status reporting

4. Error Recovery:

   • Graceful failure handling
   • Detailed error messages
   • Rollback capabilities

This tool aims to comply with:

• Windows security best practices
• PowerShell security guidelines
• Principle of least privilege
• Defense in depth strategy

Security updates will be:

• Released as soon as possible
• Clearly marked in release notes
• Backwards compatible when possible
• Accompanied by migration guides if needed

• Microsoft PowerShell Security
• Windows Registry Security
• Windows Security Best Practices

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security issues: [Your Security Email]
• General questions: Open an issue on GitHub
• Documentation: Refer to README.md

Remember: Security is a shared responsibility. Please use this tool responsibly and report any concerns promptly.