Analytics Alerts

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Severity
Detection module
Data source
  • Command execution via AWS SSM Medium Cloud

    A cloud identity performed multiple unusual activities leading to code execution using AWS Systems Manager service.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    30 Minutes
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Execution (TA0002) Lateral Movement (TA0008)
    ATT&CK techniques: Cloud Administration Command (T1651) Remote Services: Direct Cloud VM Connections (T1021.008)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Gaining unauthorized access, executing unauthorized commands or compromising sensitive information within the target system.
    Investigative actions: Investigate the activities related to the suspected identity. Examine the code executed on the target instance(s).