Evidence: Unix Sockets
Description: Collect unix sockets
Category: Network
Platform: linux
Short Name: unixsoc
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
This collector gathers unix sockets information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding inter-process communication, detecting unauthorized socket usage, and investigating system-related security incidents.
Data Collected
This collector gathers structured data about unix sockets.
Collection Method
This collector parses the necessary data from the unix_sockets table.
Forensic Value
This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides unix sockets information. It helps investigators understand IPC usage, detect suspicious services, and investigate process communications. Analysts can use this information to identify potential backdoors, trace service activity, and assess Linux security posture.
