VM Detection attempt on Linux

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005), Discovery (TA0007)
ATT&CK Technique	Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion: System Checks (T1497.001)
Severity	Informational

Description

A Process executed a command and/or accessed a file that can be used to detect VM environments.

Attacker's Goals

Avoid malware analysis by identifying execution from within sandboxes and virtual machines.

Investigative actions

• Review the process for additional malicious actions.
• Check for any additional alerts raised within the same context of the script.

Variations

VM Detection attempt on Linux with further reconnaissance commands

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005), Discovery (TA0007), Discovery (TA0007)
ATT&CK Technique	Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion: System Checks (T1497.001), System Owner/User Discovery (T1033)
Severity	Medium

Description

A Process executed a command and/or accessed a file that can be used to detect VM environments.

Attacker's Goals

Avoid malware analysis by identifying execution from within sandboxes and virtual machines.

Investigative actions

• Review the process for additional malicious actions.
• Check for any additional alerts raised within the same context of the script.

VM Detection attempt on Linux using an unpopular technique

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Stealth (TA0005), Discovery (TA0007)
ATT&CK Technique	Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion: System Checks (T1497.001)
Severity	Low

Description

A Process executed a command and/or accessed a file that can be used to detect VM environments.

Attacker's Goals

Avoid malware analysis by identifying execution from within sandboxes and virtual machines.

Investigative actions

• Review the process for additional malicious actions.
• Check for any additional alerts raised within the same context of the script.