Apache Logs

Evidence: Apache Logs
Description: Collect Apache Logs
Category: Applications
Platform: macos
Short Name: apcl
Is Parsed: No
Sent to Investigation Hub: No
Collect File(s): Yes

Apache HTTP Server logs on macOS record web server access, errors, and activities. These logs are found in various locations depending on installation method (system, Homebrew Intel, Homebrew Apple Silicon).

This collector gathers structured data about apache logs.

This collector gathers Apache/httpd logs from multiple possible locations including system directories (/var/log/apache2), Homebrew installations (/usr/local, /opt/homebrew), and user-specific Homebrew logs.

Apache logs are critical for investigating web application attacks, unauthorized access attempts, data exfiltration, web shell activities, and understanding web server compromise. Access logs reveal attacker IP addresses, request patterns, and attack vectors.