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System Information Discovery Via Sysctl - MacOS

Detects the execution of "sysctl" with specific arguments that have been used by threat actors and malware. It provides system hardware information. This process is primarily used to detect and avoid virtualization…

Description

Detects the execution of "sysctl" with specific arguments that have been used by threat actors and malware. It provides system hardware information. This process is primarily used to detect and avoid virtualization and analysis environments.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ESXiIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
macos
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administrative activities

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