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Unix Shell Configuration Modification

Detect unix shell configuration modification. Adversaries may establish persistence through executing malicious commands triggered when a new shell is opened.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
LinuxmacOS

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source product
linux
Log source service
auditd

Known benign triggers

  • Admin or User activity are expected to generate some false positives

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