Suspicious Windows Trace ETW Session Tamper Via Logman.EXE
Detects the execution of "logman" utility in order to disable or delete Windows trace sessions
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source product
- windows
- Log source category
- process_creation
Known benign triggers
- Installer tools that disable services, e.g. before log collection agent installation
- Legitimate deactivation by administrative staff
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| ss64.com/nt/logman.html | Only this detection cites it |
| twitter.com/0gtweet/status/1359039665232306183?s=21 | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- cd1f961e-0b96-436b-b7c6-38da4583ec00
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.defense-impairment
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1