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Persistence via a Hidden Plist Filename via macOS Security Events

Identifies the registration of a launch agent or launch daemon whose property list (plist) filename begins with a dot, using launch item registration messages collected by the macOS Security Events integration. An…

Description

Identifies the registration of a launch agent or launch daemon whose property list (plist) filename begins with a dot, using launch item registration messages collected by the macOS Security Events integration. An adversary may establish persistence by installing a launch agent or daemon that executes at login or boot; plist files with filenames starting with a dot are hidden from default directory listings and are particularly suspicious.

Detection logic

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Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 4 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

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