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Linux Logs Clearing Attempts

Detects logs clearing attempts on Linux systems via utilities such as 'rm', 'rmdir', 'shred', and 'unlink' targeting log files and directories. Adversaries often try to clear logs to cover their tracks after…

Description

Detects logs clearing attempts on Linux systems via utilities such as 'rm', 'rmdir', 'shred', and 'unlink' targeting log files and directories. Adversaries often try to clear logs to cover their tracks after performing malicious activities.

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 category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administration activities

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