Swaps

Overview

Evidence: Swaps Description: Collect swap info Category: Memory 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
FilePath	File Path	Example value
Priority	Priority	123
Size	Size	123
Type	Type	Example value
Used	Used	123

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the swaps table.

Forensic Value

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.