Analytics BIOC Informational

Azure Automation Account Creation

Azure Automation account was created. An attacker might create an account for persistence.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
Azure Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK techniques: Valid Accounts (T1078)
Attacker's goals:

Persistence using a valid account.

Investigative actions:

Check the identity that created the account and verify its activity.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day