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Linux Base64 Encoded Shebang In CLI

Detects the presence of a base64 version of the shebang in the commandline, which could indicate a malicious payload about to be decoded

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiLinuxmacOSWindows

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

Log source product
linux
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administration activities

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