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    Linux su Login Shell Invocation

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    Lucas Pinho@lucaslapinho
    •updated Aug 17, 2026•0•0•2

    Detects the invocation of the 'su' command with a login-shell style argument (e.g., 'su -'), which is used to switch user contexts and potentially elevate privileges.

    Cortex XDR

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    T1548 - Abuse Elevation Control MechanismTA0004 - Privilege EscalationT1548.003 - Sudo and Sudo CachingProcess CreationCommand ExecutionProcess Privilege EscalationLinuxLinux Syslog

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