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Steganography Hide Files with Steghide

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Summary
This detection rule is designed to identify instances of file embedding using the Steghide binary on Linux systems. Steganography techniques, specifically through Steghide, are often employed by adversaries to conceal files within other types of files, particularly images. The detection logic is based on monitoring execution events where the Steghide command is invoked with specific parameters associated with embedding files. Notably, the rule looks for system calls involving 'EXECVE' where Steghide is used with the 'embed' command and optional arguments '-cf' and '-ef' which are critical for the operation. The underlying logic aims to uncover attempts of data obfuscation that adversaries might leverage to evade conventional detection mechanisms. Furthermore, due to the sophisticated nature of steganography, particular attention must be given to potentially misleading indicators within the detection context. Therefore, false positives may arise given the ambiguity inherent to normal file management practices. This rule is essential in strengthening the monitoring and response capabilities for detecting possible threats involving steganography via Steghide on Linux environments.
Categories
  • Linux
  • Endpoint
Data Sources
  • Process
  • File
Created: 2021-09-11