Analytics Alerts

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Detection module
Data source
  • A user connected a new USB storage device to multiple hosts Low Identity Threat Module

    A user connected a new USB storage device to multiple endpoints.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    1 Hour
    Deduplication:
    1 Hour
    ATT&CK tactics: Collection (TA0009) Exfiltration (TA0010)
    ATT&CK techniques: Data Staged (T1074) Exfiltration Over Physical Medium: Exfiltration over USB (T1052.001)
    Required data: XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
    Attacker's goals: The attacker may use a USB storage device connection for data exfiltration or data collection.
    Investigative actions: Investigate the USB storage device related process and file events to determine if it was used for legitimate purposes or malicious activity.