APT History

Overview

Evidence: Apt History Description: Collect Apt History Category: System Platform: Linux Short Name: apthisto Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers apt history information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about apt history.

Apt History Data

Field
Description
Example

ID

Primary key (auto-increment)

1

StartTime

Operation start time

2023-10-15 14:30:25

EndTime

Operation end time

2023-10-15 14:35:25

Command

APT command

install

RequestedBy

Requested by user

root

Packages

Package list

vim,git

Status

Operation status

completed

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the apt_history table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides apt history information. It helps investigators understand system activity, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system changes, unauthorized activities, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify system compromises, trace malicious activities, and assess Linux security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.

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