Detectioninformationalstable
File Deletion
Detects file deletion using "rm", "shred" or "unlink" commands which are used often by adversaries to delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity
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Ömer Günal, oscd.communityCreated Wed Oct 07Updated Thu Sep 1530aed7b6-d2c1-4eaf-9382-b6bc43e50c57linux
Log Source
LinuxProcess Creation
ProductLinux← raw: linux
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation
Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- '/rm' # covers /rmdir as well
- '/shred'
- '/unlink'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Legitimate administration activities
References
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
30aed7b6-d2c1-4eaf-9382-b6bc43e50c57
Status
stable
Level
informational
Type
Detection
Created
Wed Oct 07
Modified
Thu Sep 15
Author
Path
rules/linux/process_creation/proc_creation_lnx_file_deletion.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1070.004