Analytics Alerts

Browse the Cortex analytics alert reference.

Severity
Detection module
Data source
  • Delayed Deletion of Files Low

    A command line deleting files used the time-out or ping commands to delay the file deletion. This is suspicious, as malware sometimes uses these techniques to cover their tracks.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Hour
    ATT&CK tactics: Stealth (TA0005)
    ATT&CK techniques: Indicator Removal: File Deletion (T1070.004)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Attacker's goals: Evade security controls and possibly cover their tracks.
    Investigative actions: Check whether the executing process is benign and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.