Swaps

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers swaps 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 swaps.

Swaps Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Filename	Swap file/device path	/dev/sda2
Type	Swap type	partition
Size	Swap size in bytes	2147483648
Used	Used swap in bytes	0
Priority	Swap priority	-2

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the swaps table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides swaps 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.