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MediumSigmaHQStephen Lincoln `@slincoln_aiq` (AttackIQ)

System Information Discovery Using System_Profiler

Detects the execution of "system_profiler" with specific "Data Types" that have been seen being used by threat actors and malware. It provides system hardware and software configuration information. This process is…

Description

Detects the execution of "system_profiler" with specific "Data Types" that have been seen being used by threat actors and malware. It provides system hardware and software configuration information. This process is primarily used for system information discovery. However, "system_profiler" can also be used to determine if virtualization software is being run for defense evasion purposes.

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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