Analytics BIOC Informational
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Cloud identity reached a throttling API rate

A cloud identity has executed a high volume of API calls, causing a throttling error.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log
ATT&CK tactics: Impact (TA0040)
ATT&CK techniques: Network Denial of Service (T1498)
Attacker's goals:

Abuse cloud resource, such behavior is usually seen during cryptocurrency attacks.

Investigative actions:

Check the identity created resources and their legitimacy. Look for any unusual behavior originated from the suspected identity.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
5 Days
3 variations:
  • Cloud identity reached a highly unusual throttling API rate Low (parent: Informational)
  • Cloud identity reached an unusual throttling API rate in the cloud project Informational
  • Cloud identity reached an unusual throttling API rate Informational