Analytics Alerts

Browse the Cortex analytics alert reference.

Severity
Detection module
Data source
  • Suspicious brand affiliation detected Informational Email

    The sender's name or address suggests association with a recognized brand, but the email address doesn't match established patterns for that brand.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Hour 30 Minutes
    ATT&CK tactics: Stealth (TA0005)
    ATT&CK techniques: Social Engineering: Impersonation (T1684.001)
    Required data: Microsoft 365 Emails
    Detector tags: Brand Impersonation
    Attacker's goals: Trick the user on clicking the link, while avoiding detection.
    Investigative actions: Examine the sender's IP address and reputation. Verify whether the sender's IP address has appeared in different log sources before and if it is recognizable. If the message contains attachments or links, scrutinize them for any suspicious indications. Monitor further actions taken, such as file downloads or access to potentially malicious links.