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AN1387 Analytic 1387
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Abuse of VMFS or ESXi shell to hide datastore files, renaming/moving VMDK or VMX files into hidden directories. Defender view: anomalous ESXi shell commands or file operations obscuring VM artifacts.</p>
- Detects
- T1564 Hide Artifacts
- Part of
- DET0502 Detection Strategy for Hidden Artifacts Across Platforms
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| esxi:shell | mv, rename, or chmod commands moving VM files into hidden directories | DC0064 Command Execution |
| esxi:syslog | Datastore file hidden or renamed unexpectedly | DC0059 File Metadata |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
VMFileScope | Restrict to VMDK, VMX, or log files critical for VM operations. |