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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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: selectionFalse Positives
System administrator manually stopping Kaspersky services
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Sub-techniques
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
36388120-b3f1-4ce9-b50b-280d9a7f4c04
Status
experimental
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Oct 18
Author
Path
rules/linux/process_creation/proc_creation_lnx_av_kaspersky_av_disabled.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.defense-evasionattack.t1562.001