Analytics BIOC Informational

Uncommon kernel module load

Loading of a kernel module using the modprobe command.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: Rootkit (T1014)
Detector tags: Kubernetes - AGENT Containers
Attacker's goals:

Gain persistence using the kernel module.

Investigative actions:

Verify that this isn't IT activity. Look for other hosts executing similar commands.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • Uncommon kernel module load in a Kubernetes pod Informational