Detectionhighexperimental

Kaspersky Endpoint Security Stopped Via CommandLine - Linux

Detects execution of the Kaspersky init.d stop script on Linux systems either directly or via systemctl. This activity may indicate a manual interruption of the antivirus service by an administrator, or it could be a sign of potential tampering or evasion attempts by malicious actors.

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Launch
Milad CheraghiCreated Sat Oct 1836388120-b3f1-4ce9-b50b-280d9a7f4c04linux
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:
            # Note: Add the list of shells allowed in your environment that can be used to run init.d scripts.
            - '/systemctl'
            - '/bash'
            - '/sh'
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'stop'
            - 'kesl'
    condition: selection
False Positives

System administrator manually stopping Kaspersky services

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
36388120-b3f1-4ce9-b50b-280d9a7f4c04
Status
experimental
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Oct 18
Path
rules/linux/process_creation/proc_creation_lnx_av_kaspersky_av_disabled.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.defense-evasionattack.t1562.001
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