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18 alerts match the current filters. tactic: TA0006 ✕ technique: T1078 ✕

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  • A Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from a GCP serverless compute service Low Cloud 4 variations

    A GCP serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Unsecured Credentials (T1552)
    Required data: Gcp Audit Log
    Detector tags: Cloud Serverless Function Credentials Theft Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate serverless token and abuse it.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether the serverless-attached identity's credentials were intentionally used in CLI. Check what CLI commands were executed using the serverless attached token. Check if the suspected serverless function is compromised.

    Variations

    Suspicious Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from a GCP Cloud Build service

    Low overridden

    A GCP serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. overridden

    Suspicious Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from a GCP serverless compute service

    Informational overridden

    A GCP serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. overridden

    A Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from a GCP Cloud Build service

    Low overridden

    A GCP serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. overridden

    Unusual Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from a GCP serverless compute service

    Medium overridden

    A GCP serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. overridden

  • A Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from an AWS serverless compute service Low Cloud 2 variations

    AWS serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. This may indicate token theft due to the nature of serverless compute.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006) Execution (TA0002)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Command and Scripting Interpreter: Cloud API (T1059.009)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Detector tags: Cloud Serverless Function Credentials Theft Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate serverless token and abuse it.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether the serverless-attached identity's credentials were intentionally used in CLI. Check what CLI commands were executed using the serverless attached token. Check if the suspected serverless function is compromised.

    Variations

    A Command Line Interface (AWS-CLI) command was executed from an AWS serverless compute service

    Informational overridden

    AWS serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. This may indicate token theft due to the nature of serverless compute. overridden

    Unusual Command Line Interface (CLI) command was executed from an AWS serverless compute service

    Low overridden

    AWS serverless compute service token was used to execute a Command Line Interface (CLI) command. This may indicate token theft due to the nature of serverless compute. overridden

  • A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region Informational Cloud 6 variations

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Unsecured Credentials (T1552)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate token and abuse it remotely.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether the compute-attached identity's credentials were intentionally used remotely. Check what API calls were executed using instance's attached role. Check if the suspected instance is compromised.

    Variations

    A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the Lambda function's region

    Informational overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the Lambda function region. overridden

    A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region from an unusual geolocation and ASN

    High overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. overridden

    A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region from an unusual geolocation

    Medium overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. overridden

    A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region from an unusual ASN

    Low overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. overridden

    A compute-attached identity executed API calls outside the instance's region

    Low overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. overridden

    A compute-attached identity failed to execute API calls outside the instance's region

    Informational overridden

    A compute-attached identity performed actions outside the compute instance region. overridden

  • A user certificate was issued with a mismatch Informational Identity Analytics 1 variation

    A certificate was issued to a user who was not the requester, this may indicate a certificate manipulation.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Privilege Escalation (TA0004) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Account Manipulation (T1098) Valid Accounts (T1078) Steal or Forge Authentication Certificates (T1649)
    Required data: Windows Event Collector XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
    Detector tags: Active Directory Certificate Services Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Attackers may try to obtain certificates for privileged accounts or systems they do not normally have access to, to gain elevated access and move laterally within the network.
    Investigative actions: Verify the activity with the performing user. Identify if the requester is a user or system that normally requests certificates on behalf of other entities (e.g., a Mobile Device Management system). Search for further indicators of potential compromise, including atypical login behaviors, unauthorized attempts at privilege escalation, or lateral movements within the network attributed to the requester. Examine whether the mismatch between the requester and the subject is consistent with known and anticipated practices, or if it represents an unusual deviation. Check for possible certificate authentications with the subject user.

    Variations

    Suspicious certificate issuance with a mismatch

    Low overridden

    A user certificate was issued with a mismatch. This requester doesn't usually ask for a certificates on behalf of another subject. This may indicate a certificate manipulation. overridden

  • A user logged on to multiple workstations via Schannel Informational Identity Analytics 2 variations

    A user logged on to multiple workstations with a certificate via Schannel. This may be indicative of a compromised account.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    1 Hour
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Privilege Escalation (TA0004) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Account Manipulation (T1098) Valid Accounts (T1078) Steal or Forge Authentication Certificates (T1649)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Detector tags: Active Directory Certificate Services Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Elevate permissions and establish persistence.
    Investigative actions: Verify the activity with the performing user. Check for possible certificate authentications with the subject user. Check if the user logged in to other endpoints via Schannel.

    Variations

    Rare user authentication with a certificate via Schannel

    Low overridden

    A rare user authentication with a certificate via Schannel was observed. This may be indicative of a compromised account. overridden

    Abnormal authentication with a certificate via Schannel

    Informational overridden

    An abnormal authentication with a certificate via Schannel was observed. This may be indicative of a compromised account. overridden

  • AWS STS temporary credentials were generated Informational Cloud

    AWS STS temporary credentials were generated for an AWS identity.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Trusted Relationship (T1199) Forge Web Credentials (T1606)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Gain access and persistence to AWS account.
    Investigative actions: Check which operation executed with the new credentials.
  • AWS console login without MFA Informational Cloud

    An identity logged in to the AWS console without MFA.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Persistence (TA0003) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004) Account Manipulation: Additional Cloud Credentials (T1098.001) Multi-Factor Authentication Request Generation (T1621)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Bypassing multifactor authentication controls to gain unauthorized access to the cloud environment.
    Investigative actions: Determine why MFA was not enforced and whether MFA was ever enabled. Track any subsequent activity performed by the identity after the login to identify potential misuse.
  • Abnormal File Activity in SCCMContentLib Shared Folder by user Informational Identity Analytics 1 variation

    A user generated suspicious file activity within the SCCMContentLib shared folder, which is considered a high-value target for attackers.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    30 Minutes
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Privilege Escalation (TA0004)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts (T1078.002) Unsecured Credentials (T1552)
    Required data: XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
    Detector tags: Microsoft SCCM Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Attackers aim to exploit misconfigurations in Microsoft Configuration Manager to access sensitive data, such as credentials and certificates, stored within the SCCMContentLib. This access can facilitate lateral movement and further compromise within the network.
    Investigative actions: Verify the activity with the performing user. Check if SCCM admin credentials were accessed or exfiltrated. Review SCCM logs to identify unauthorized queries or modifications. Investigate recent access to the extracted files and their contents. Check other security logs (e.g., Windows Event Logs, SIEM alerts) for suspicious behavior. Identify the originating system and assess if it has been compromised. Monitor for any further lateral movement or privilege escalation attempts.

    Variations

    Suspicious File Activity in SCCMContentLib Shared Folder by user

    Low overridden

    A user generated suspicious file activity within the SCCMContentLib shared folder, which is considered a high-value target for attackers. overridden

  • Account probing Low Identity Analytics

    A user failed to log in to multiple hosts it never accessed before in a short amount of time.This may indicate the account is compromised and an attacker is probing for a host it can access with those credentials.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    1 Hour
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078) Brute Force (T1110)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Attacker's goals: Gain access to hosts by using stolen user-account credentials.
    Investigative actions: Check if the user account was compromised, and which resources it could access.
  • FTP Connection Using an Anonymous Login or Default Credentials Low

    An FTP connection using an anonymous login was detected.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Brute Force (T1110) Valid Accounts (T1078)
    Required data: Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs
    Attacker's goals: Attackers may seek access to FTP accounts and use them to exfiltrate data, stage attack tools, or create command and control channels through trusted services.
    Investigative actions: Examine the legitimacy of the application that produced this FTP. Examine the parent process of this application. Verify that the connection attempts were not performed from an illegitimate source.
  • Granting Access to an Account Informational Cloud

    Azure access has been granted to an account.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078) Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Modify Authentication Process (T1556) OS Credential Dumping (T1003) Brute Force (T1110) Forge Web Credentials (T1606)
    Required data: Azure Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Gain unauthorized access to an account. Gain access to sensitive data.
    Investigative actions: Check the account access logs to determine the source of the access. Check the account activity logs to determine the purpose of the access.
  • Intense SSO failures Informational Identity Analytics 1 variation

    An abnormally high amount of SSO authentication attempts were seen within a short period of time.This could be the outcome of a brute-force login attempt.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    10 Minutes
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Initial Access (TA0001)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078) Brute Force: Password Spraying (T1110.003) Brute Force: Password Guessing (T1110.001)
    Required data: AzureAD Azure SignIn Log Idira Duo Okta OneLogin PingOne
    Attacker's goals: An attacker is attempting to gain access to an account secured with MFA.
    Investigative actions: Check the legitimacy of this activity and determine whether it is malicious or not. Check whether a successful login was made after unsuccessful attempts.

    Variations

    Intense SSO failures with suspicious characteristics

    Low overridden

    An abnormally high amount of SSO authentication attempts were seen within a short period of time.This could be the outcome of a brute-force login attempt. overridden

  • Kubernetes admission controller activity Informational Cloud 4 variations

    A Kubernetes admission controller has been created or modified.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078) Unsecured Credentials: Container API (T1552.007)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log Azure Audit Log Gcp Audit Log Kubernetes Audit Logs
    Detector tags: Kubernetes - API
    Attacker's goals: Intercept the requests to the Kubernetes API sever, records secrets, and other sensitive information. Modify requests to the Kubernetes API sever.
    Investigative actions: Verify whether the identity should use Kubernetes admission controllers. Examine the role of the Kubernetes admission controller and its intended function. Investigate other operations that were performed by the identity within the cluster.

    Variations

    Kubernetes validating admission controller was used in the organization for the first time

    Low overridden

    A validating Kubernetes admission controller has been created or modified. overridden

    Kubernetes mutating admission controller was used in the organization for the first time

    Medium overridden

    A mutating Kubernetes admission controller has been created or modified. overridden

    Kubernetes validating admission controller was used in the cluster for the first time

    Low overridden

    A validating Kubernetes admission controller has been created or modified. overridden

    Kubernetes mutating admission controller was used in the cluster for the first time

    Medium overridden

    A mutating Kubernetes admission controller has been created or modified. overridden

  • Microsoft Configuration Manager device registration and policy request Informational Identity Analytics 1 variation

    A user registered a device and requested a Microsoft Configuration Manager policy.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    1 Hour
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Privilege Escalation (TA0004)
    ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Domain Accounts (T1078.002) Unsecured Credentials (T1552)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Detector tags: Microsoft SCCM Analytics
    Attacker's goals: An attacker aims to extract plaintext credentials of the Network Access Account (NAA) from an SCCM environment, enabling unauthorized access to resources and lateral movement within the network.
    Investigative actions: Verify the activity with the performing user. Review related logs (e.g., Active Directory, SCCM logs) to identify the source of the modification and associated accounts. Look for unusual logins using the Network Access Account (NAA), on systems or at times that deviate from normal patterns. Looking for signs of credential extraction, such as tools or scripts.

    Variations

    Suspicious Microsoft Configuration Manager device registration and policy request

    Low overridden

    A suspicious process registered a new device and requested policies from Microsoft Configuration Manager, triggering a suspicious activity alert due to unusual characteristics. overridden

  • Multiple Suspicious FTP Login Attempts Low

    Multiple suspicious FTP sessions were detected, which may indicate a brute-force attempt.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    2 Hours
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Credential Access (TA0006)
    ATT&CK techniques: Brute Force (T1110) Valid Accounts (T1078)
    Required data: Palo Alto Networks Firewall EAL Logs
    Attacker's goals: Attackers may seek access to FTP accounts and use them to exfiltrate data, stage attack tools, or create command and control channels through trusted services.
    Investigative actions: Examine the legitimacy of the application that produced this uncommon FTP connection. Examine the parent process of this application. Verify that the connection attempts were not performed from an illegitimate source.
  • Remote usage of AWS Lambda's role Informational Cloud 5 variations

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    7 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Initial Access (TA0001)
    ATT&CK techniques: Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate token and abuse it remotely.
    Investigative actions: Check if the IAM role was assumed by an unknown identity. Check what API calls were executed using the access-key.

    Variations

    Remote command line usage of AWS Lambda's role

    High overridden

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

    Suspicious usage of AWS Lambda's role

    Medium overridden

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

    Suspicious usage of AWS Lambda's role

    Low overridden

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

    Suspicious usage of AWS Lambda's role

    High overridden

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

    Usage of AWS Lambda's role from a known ASN

    Informational overridden

    An AWS Lambda's role was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

  • Remote usage of an AWS service token Low Cloud 1 variation

    An AWS service token was used externally of the cloud environment.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Lateral Movement (TA0008) Initial Access (TA0001)
    ATT&CK techniques: Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Use Alternate Authentication Material: Application Access Token (T1550.001) Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate a token and abuse it remotely.
    Investigative actions: Check what actions were executed using the access-key. Check if the IAM role was assumed by a different identity.

    Variations

    Suspicious usage of AWS service token

    Medium overridden

    An AWS service token was used externally of the cloud environment. overridden

  • Suspicious usage of EC2 token Low Cloud 1 variation

    An AWS EC2 STS token was used externally from an EC2 instance.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    5 Days
    ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Initial Access (TA0001)
    ATT&CK techniques: Steal Application Access Token (T1528) Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
    Required data: AWS Audit Log
    Attacker's goals: Exfiltrate token and abuse it remotely.
    Investigative actions: Check if the access key was generated by the attached instance. Check what actions were executed by the access key. Check if the relevant instance is compromised.

    Variations

    Suspicious usage of EC2 token

    Medium overridden

    An AWS EC2 STS token was used externally from an EC2 instance. overridden