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# Windows Fake File System
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## What is a Fake File System
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Have you ever wanted to create a fake list of sensitive files and receive an alert if one of them is opened or copied?
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This simple Canarytoken allows you to set up a fake directory, with context-specific file names and extensions.
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This Canarytoken uses the built-in Windows Projected File System, to create and monitor a path.
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This is done with a PowerShell script behind the scenes.
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## Creating a Windows Fake File System Canarytoken
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Head on over to [canarytokens.org](https://canarytokens.org/generate) and select `Windows Fake File System`:
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![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e5e85422-aff6-4b19-aec8-55034c5f5a9d)
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Enter the Path for your folder, email address, or webhook address along with a reminder that will be easy to understand.
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Then click Create:
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<img width="707" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8f595680-33e6-4957-be02-879193b6905c">
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Download the .ps1 file to a Windows system. You need to execute this as an Administrator. This installs the Windows Projected File System and creates the scheduled task.
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## How to use this Canarytoken
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Once this token is installed, it will create and start a Scheduled Task to spawn the Windows Fake File System Provider.
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You can browse to this folder and list files. This will not trigger an alert.
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If an attacker opens or copies a file, then you will get an alert that lets you know the process and file that was accessed.
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If you would like to remove the task, simply run the PowerShell script again with `-Remove`. This will stop the process managing the folder and remove any artifacts created.
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