T1070.002 Clear Linux or Mac System Logs
sub-techniqueEnterpriserevokedAdversaries may clear system logs to hide evidence of an intrusion. macOS and Linux both keep track of system or user-initiated actions via system logs. The majority of native system logging is stored under the <code>/var/log/</code> directory. Subfolders in this directory categorize logs by their related functions, such as: * <code>/var/log/messages:</code>: General and system-related messages * <code>/var/log/secure</code> or <code>/var/log/auth.log</code>: Authentication logs * <code>/var/log/utmp</code> or <code>/var/log/wtmp</code>: Login records * <code>/var/log/kern.log</code>: Kernel logs * <code>/var/log/cron.log</code>: Crond logs * <code>/var/log/maillog</code>: Mail server logs * <code>/var/log/httpd/</code>: Web server access and error logs
platforms
Platforms this applies to.
tactics
ATT&CK tactics this technique serves.
countered by (D3FEND)
D3FEND countermeasures that counter this.
Detect
Isolate
Deceive
Restore
NIST CSF 2.0 — areas of relevance (Protect / Detect)
NIST CSF 2.0 areas this most relates to (evidence-ranked).
- PR.AAIdentity Management, Authentication, and Access Controlmoderate · backed by 8 of 21 mapped controls
- PR.DSData Securitymoderate · backed by 8 of 21 mapped controls
- DE.CMContinuous Monitoringmoderate · backed by 5 of 21 mapped controls
Derived from MITRE CTID (Apache-2.0) and the NIST 800-53 ↔ CSF crosswalk (public domain). Indicative relevance along the Protect/Detect axis — not a compliance assessment or coverage claim.
mitigating controls (21)
Security controls that mitigate this.
source
Where this definition is published.