XProtect Remediation

Overview

Evidence: XProtect Remediation Description: Filter detecting and blocking malicious software events Category: System Platform: macos Short Name: xpr Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

XProtect is Apple's built-in malware detection and removal technology for macOS. The XProtect Framework logs malware detection events, remediation actions, and threat blocking activities. It provides real-time protection against known malware and suspicious files.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about xprotect remediation.

Collection Method

This collector uses the macOS 'log' command with predicate-based filtering to extract XProtect Framework structured events over the last 3 days. Log entries are parsed from JSON format and stored in the unified_logs table with PredicateType='XProtect Remediation'.

Forensic Value

XProtect logs are essential for identifying malware infections, tracking threat detection and remediation, and understanding the scope of compromise. They reveal what malware was detected, when, what files were affected, and what remediation actions were taken, providing crucial evidence of security incidents.