VMware ESXi - Root password changed

Detects when root user password is changed.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform: Containers ESXi IaaS Identity Provider Linux macOS Network Devices Office Suite SaaS Windows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 3 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
Log source product: syslogama

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Detection rules

VMware ESXi - Root password changed

Detection logic

Detection requirements

MITRE ATT&CK mappings

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