Analytics BIOC Informational

Possible data obfuscation

A command that can be used for file obfuscation was executed with an uncommon command line.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information (T1140)
Detector tags: Kubernetes - AGENT Containers
Attacker's goals:

Attackers may use obfuscated files to 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 Day
1 variation:
  • Possible data obfuscation in a Kubernetes pod Low (parent: Informational)