APT Sources

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers apt sources 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 sources.

Apt Sources Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Type	Repository type	deb
URI	Repository URI	http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu
Distribution	Distribution	focal
Components	Components	main,universe
Source	Source file	/etc/apt/sources.list

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the apt_sources table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides apt sources 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.