Analytics Alerts

Browse the Cortex analytics alert reference.

Severity
Detection module
Data source
  • Abnormal RDP connections to multiple hosts from a rarely seen host Low

    The endpoint attempted to initiate rare RDP connections to multiple hosts.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    5 Hours
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Lateral Movement (TA0008)
    ATT&CK techniques: Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Detector tags: NDR Lateral Movement Analytics, Enhanced RDP Analytics, NDR Unmanaged Subnet Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Attackers may attempt to move laterally across the network by using compromised accounts or machines to connect to remote hosts via the RDP protocol.
    Investigative actions: Inspect the legitimacy of the user initiating the RDP connections. Verify that this activity is not part of routine IT operations.