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Detects disabling of Linux audit daemon to remove security monitoring
Detects commands enabling the malicious update-monitor or gh-token-monitor systemd services to start automatically on system boot.
This rule detects the string "systemctl enable" within TCP traffic on port 22 (SSH). This indicates an attempt to enable a systemd service on a remote Linux host via an established SSH connection. This activity could be part of legitimate system administration but also could be indicative of an attacker persisting a malicious service.
Detects systemctl used to enable or start services for Linux execution
This rule detects potential privilege escalation attempts on UniFi OS systems where the 'ucs-update' service account uses 'sudo' to execute sensitive commands like 'dpkg', 'chmod', or 'systemctl'. This behavior is indicative of the vulnerability described in the Bishop Fox research, where an unauthenticated RCE chain can lead to root escalation.
This rule detects the remote installation of a new systemd service unit. It specifically looks for TCP traffic on port 22 (SSH) within the home network that contains the strings "/etc/systemd/system/" and ".service" (case-insensitive). This combination suggests that a new systemd service file is being transferred or created remotely, which could indicate an attacker establishing persistence or escalating privileges.
This query identifies potential post-exploitation behavior on Linux systems by monitoring for clusters of discovery and enumeration commands. Instead of alerting on single, potentially benign commands, it utilizes a behavioral scoring engine that categorizes activities such as credential hunting, privilege escalation, and network scanning.
By implementing extensive allowlists for common administrative tools (e.g., Ansible, Zabbix, Monitoring Agents) and requiring a minimum threshold of unique activity categories, the query effectively filters out "noise." It calculates a dynamic Risk Score and assigns a Severity level based on the criticality of the commands and the speed of execution (Burst Detection), making it a highly reliable tool for SOC analysts to detect active hands-on-keyboard attacks.
By implementing extensive allowlists for common administrative tools (e.g., Ansible, Zabbix, Monitoring Agents) and requiring a minimum threshold of unique activity categories, the query effectively filters out "noise." It calculates a dynamic Risk Score and assigns a Severity level based on the criticality of the commands and the speed of execution (Burst Detection), making it a highly reliable tool for SOC analysts to detect active hands-on-keyboard attacks.
Detects the start or reload of a service on Linux systems using 'systemctl' or 'service' commands. This can be indicative of persistence mechanisms or privilege escalation attempts where adversaries modify or create services to execute malicious payloads.
The analytic detects the creation or enabling of services on Linux platforms using the `systemctl` or `service` tools. It leverages Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) logs, focusing on process names, parent processes, and command-line executions. This activity is significant as adversaries may create or modify services to maintain persistence or execute malicious payloads. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to persistent access, data theft, ransomware deployment, or other damaging outcomes. Monitoring and investigating such activities are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of the environment.
The analytic detects attempts to disable a service on a Linux system. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on processes like "systemctl," "service," and "svcadm" with commands containing "disable." This activity is significant as adversaries may disable security or critical services to evade detection and facilitate further malicious actions, such as deploying destructive payloads. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to the termination of essential security services, allowing attackers to persist undetected and potentially cause significant damage to the system.
This analytic detects the restarting or re-enabling of services on Linux systems using the `systemctl` or `service` commands. It leverages data from Linux Auditd, focusing on process and command-line execution logs. This activity is significant as adversaries may use it to maintain persistence or execute unauthorized actions. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to repeated execution of malicious payloads, unauthorized access, or data destruction. Security analysts should investigate these events to mitigate risks and prevent further compromise.
This analytic detects the restarting or re-enabling of services on Linux systems using the `systemctl` or `service` commands. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process and command-line execution logs. This activity is significant as adversaries may use it to maintain persistence or execute unauthorized actions. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to repeated execution of malicious payloads, unauthorized access, or data destruction. Security analysts should investigate these events to mitigate risks and prevent further compromise.
Detects the usage of utilities such as 'systemctl', 'service', and 'chkconfig' to stop or disable services on a Linux system. This activity can be indicative of an adversary attempting to impair defenses or disrupt system operations.