Analytics BIOC
Low
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Delayed Deletion of Files
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.
- Module:
- Platform Analytics
- Data source:
- XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: Indicator Removal: File Deletion (T1070.004)
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.
- Test period:
- N/A (single event)
- Deduplication:
- 1 Hour