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  • Retrieval of cloud compute EC2 instance user data Informational Cloud 1 variation

    A cloud compute instance user data was retrieved, which may contain startup scripts, configuration parameters, or sensitive information associated with the instance.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Collection (TA0009)
    ATT&CK techniques: Automated Collection (T1119)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Access sensitive instance metadata or startup scripts.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether this action is expected. Inspect the user data script for sensitive data.

    Variations

    Unusual Retrieval of cloud compute instance user data

    Low overridden

    A cloud compute instance user data was retrieved, which may contain startup scripts, configuration parameters, or sensitive information associated with the instance. overridden