Analytics BIOC Low

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