Analytics Alerts

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1 alert match the current filters. technique: T1021 ✕

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  • Rare RDP session to a remote host Low 1 variation

    The endpoint performed a rare RDP session to a remote host.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    2 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Lateral Movement (TA0008)
    ATT&CK techniques: Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001)
    Required data: Palo Alto Networks Firewall traffic Logs XDR Agent Third-Party Firewalls
    Detector tags: NDR Lateral Movement Analytics, Enhanced RDP Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Attackers may attempt to move laterally over the network by using compromised accounts or machines to connect to remote hosts using the RDP protocol.
    Investigative actions: Inspect the legitimacy of the user who initiated the RDP session. Verify that this isn't routine IT activity.

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    Rare RDP session to a remote host

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    The endpoint performed a rare RDP session to a remote host. overridden