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T1685.006

Clear Linux or Mac System Logs

Adversaries may clear system logs to hide evidence of an intrusion. macOS and Linux both keep track of system or user-initiated actions via system logs. The majority of native system logging is stored under the `/var/log/` directory. Subfolders in this directory categorize logs by their related functions, such as:(Citation: Linux Logs) * `/var/log/messages:`: General and system-related messages * `/var/log/secure or /var/log/auth.log`: Authentication logs * `/var/log/utmp or /var/log/wtmp`: Log...

LinuxmacOS
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PROCEDURES (2)

Process Creation Monitoring3 detections

Auto-extracted: 3 detections for process creation monitoring

Kernel Monitoring1 detections

Auto-extracted: 1 detections for kernel monitoring

DETECTIONS (4)