MySQL Logs
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: MySQL Logs
Description: Collect MySQL Logs
Category: Applications
Platform: aix
Short Name: myl
Is Parsed: No
Sent to Investigation Hub: No
Collect File(s): Yes
Background
Section titled “Background”MySQL database server logs on macOS capture database queries, errors, slow queries, authentication events, and server operations. Log locations vary based on installation method (system, Homebrew Intel, Homebrew Apple Silicon).
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about mysql logs.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector gathers MySQL logs from system directories and Homebrew installations, covering both Intel-based and Apple Silicon architectures, including user-specific Homebrew log directories.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”MySQL logs are critical for investigating SQL injection attacks, unauthorized database access, data breaches, privilege escalation, and understanding database compromise. They provide query history, authentication attempts, and error patterns.