LoFP LoFP / strace is a dual-use tool that can be used for benign or malicious activity. some normal use of this command may originate from developers or sres engaged in debugging or system call tracing.

Techniques

Sample rules

Strace Process Activity

Description

Strace is a useful diagnostic, instructional, and debugging tool. This rule identifies a privileged context execution of strace which can be used to escape restrictive environments by instantiating a shell in order to elevate privileges or move laterally.

Detection logic

event.category:process and event.type:(start or process_started) and process.name:strace