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Tomcat WebServer Logs Deleted

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

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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Thu Feb 16270185ff-5f50-4d6d-a27f-24c3b8c9fef8windows
Log Source
WindowsFile Delete
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryFile Delete← raw: file_delete
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        TargetFilename|contains|all:
            - '\Tomcat'
            - '\logs\'
        TargetFilename|contains:
            - 'catalina.'
            - '_access_log.'
            - 'localhost.'
    condition: selection
False Positives

During uninstallation of the tomcat server

During log rotation

References
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Internal Research
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linuxhint.com
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
270185ff-5f50-4d6d-a27f-24c3b8c9fef8
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Feb 16
Author
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
Path
rules/windows/file/file_delete/file_delete_win_delete_tomcat_logs.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1070
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