Malicious POOLRAT Backdoor Log File Creation (via file_event)

ATT&CK techniques

Execution

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1059.004Unix Shell
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects creation of the file /tmp/xweb_log.md, the hardcoded error-log artifact written by the POOLRAT Linux backdoor deployed by Gleaming Pisces. This fixed path is unique to the implant and indicates the backdoor is running on the host.

Reporting behind it

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Malicious POOLRAT Backdoor Log File Creation (via file_event)

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