---
title: "Get-VBRYARARule"
description: "This cmdlet returns YARA rules. By default, they are located in the C:\\Program Files\\Veeam\\Backup and Replication\\Backup\\YaraRules folder."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/powershell/get-vbryararule.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam PowerShell Reference > Veeam PowerShell Reference > Managing Security Settings > Malware Detection > Get-VBRYARARule"
dateModified: "2026-08-19"
---

# Get-VBRYARARule

## Short Description
Returns YARA rules.

**Product Edition**: Enterprise Plus, Veeam Universal License

## Syntax
```
Get-VBRYARARule [<CommonParameters>]
```

## Detailed Description
This cmdlet returns YARA rules. By default, they are located in the `C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\YaraRules` folder.

## Parameters

`<CommonParameters>`

This cmdlet supports Microsoft PowerShell common parameters. For more information on common parameters, see [ Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_commonparameters?view=powershell-7).

## Output Object
[`VBRYARARule`](vbryararule.md)

## Examples

::: example
### Getting YARA Rules

This command returns YARA rules. By default, they are located in the `C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\YaraRules` folder.

```
Get-VBRYARARule
```

:::