Analytics BIOC Informational

An AWS database service master user password was changed

An AWS database service master user password was changed.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
AWS Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
Detector tags: Cloud Data Asset Disaster Recovery Risks Cloud Data Asset Stealth Tactics Cloud Data Asset Configuration Data Detection & Response
Attacker's goals:

Gain access and control of the database.

Investigative actions:

Confirm the identity intended to perform this action. Follow further actions done by the identity. Check what other changes were made to the AWS Database instance or cluster.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
5 Days
2 variations:
  • An AWS Database Service master user password was changed from an unusual country Low (parent: Informational)
  • An AWS Database Service master user password was changed by a non-DevOps identity Low (parent: Informational)