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MediumSigmaHQTim Rauch (Nextron Systems) +1

IIS WebServer Access Logs Deleted

Detects the deletion of IIS WebServer access logs which may indicate an attempt to destroy forensic evidence

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteWindows

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

Log source product
windows
Log source category
file_delete

Known benign triggers

  • During log rotation
  • During uninstallation of the IIS service

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