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Anomalous Kernel Module Activity

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Anomalous Kernel Module Activity

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Looks for unusual kernel module activity. Kernel modules are sometimes used by malware and persistence mechanisms for stealth.

Rule type: machine_learning

Rule indices: None

Severity: low

Risk score: 21

Runs every: 15m

Searches indices from: now-45m (Date Math format, see also Additional look-back time)

Maximum alerts per execution: 100

References: None

Tags:

Elastic
Host
Linux
Threat Detection
ML

Version: 4

Rule authors:

Elastic

Rule license: Elastic License v2

Framework: MITRE ATT&CK^TM

Tactic:
- Name: Persistence
- ID: TA0003
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0003/
Technique:
- Name: Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
- ID: T1547
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1547/
Sub-technique:
- Name: Kernel Modules and Extensions
- ID: T1547.006
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1547/006/

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