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Disable background clipboard data collection ("cbdhsvc") (breaks clipboard history and sync)

This script disables "cbdhsvc" also known as "Clipboard User Service". This service is responsible for clipboard history and synchronization across devices. Microsoft acknowledges that disabling this service does not adversely affect the system's core functionality. Disabling this service enhances your security by reducing your system's vulnerability surface. This service has been historically susceptible to vulnerabilities such as Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Turning off "cbdhsvc" also h...

Disable clipboard history

This script deactivates the clipboard history feature in Windows, a feature that is enabled by default. Regularly, users copy sensitive data such as usernames and passwords to their clipboard, making clipboard history valuable to attackers for gathering information for post-exploitation activities like lateral movement. Microsoft introduced clipboard history in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, offering enhanced functionality, including multi-device sync and customizable history management. De...

Disable Cloud Clipboard (breaks clipboard sync)

This script disables the Cloud Clipboard feature, also known as the cross-device clipboard. The Cloud Clipboard, introduced in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, synchronizes clipboard contents across Windows devices. While this feature enhances usability, it can pose a privacy risk as sensitive information like passwords or credit card details might be inadvertently synchronized and stored on Microsoft servers. Disabling Cloud Clipboard is recommended in secure environments where clipboard dat...