Analytics Alerts

Browse the Cortex analytics alert reference.

Severity
Detection module
Data source

1 alert match the current filters. technique: T1078 ✕

Download CSV Show ATT&CK heatmap
  • Suspicious MFA request reported by user in Entra ID Informational Identity Threat Module, SaaS Threat Detection 1 variation

    A user has flagged an MFA request as suspicious in Microsoft Entra ID. This could indicate a potential compromised user account or unauthorized access attempt.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Initial Access (TA0001)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078)
    Required data: AzureAD Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: An attacker may attempt to gain unauthorized access to the account.
    Investigative actions: Check if the authentication attempt was legitimate. Investigate any recent unusual login behavior or IP addresses associated with the account. Verify whether the user has recently changed their authentication methods or account settings. Follow the account for possible suspicious or unusual logins.

    Variations

    Suspicious MFA request reported by a sensitive user in Entra ID

    Low overridden

    A user has flagged an MFA request as suspicious in Microsoft Entra ID. This could indicate a potential compromised user account or unauthorized access attempt. overridden