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VMToolsd Suspicious Child Process

Detects suspicious child process creations of VMware Tools process which may indicate persistence setup

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

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

  • Legitimate use by VM administrator

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