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1 alert match the current filters. technique: T1003 ✕
Download CSV Show ATT&CK heatmapUnusual Azure AD sync module load Low Identity Threat Module 1 variation
A process that does not usually load the Azure AD Sync mcrypt.dll loaded the module.
- Activation:
- 14 Days
- Training:
- 30 Days
- Test:
- N/A (single event)
- Deduplication:
- 1 Day
ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006)ATT&CK techniques: OS Credential Dumping (T1003)Required data: XDR AgentAttacker's goals: Attackers can abuse the Azure AD Connect database files to get access to the AD Sync account. The AD Sync account is a highly privileged account that can perform a DCSync and get access to on-premise password hashes.Investigative actions: See whether this was a legitimate action. Follow process/user/host activities. Follow unusual actions of the AD Sync user. Check for unusual Azure AD authentications. Check for a possible DCSync.Variations
Unusual Azure AD sync module load by suspicious process
Medium overridden
A suspicious process that does not usually load the Azure AD Sync mcrypt.dll loaded the module. overridden