Analytics BIOC
Informational
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Email sent using an automated system or script detected
The message contains X-PHP-Script or X-PHP-Originating-Script headers, indicating it was generated by an automated PHP script or web application. While often legitimate, this behavior is frequently associated with shared hosting abuse, phishing kits, and compromised web applications.
- Module:
- Email Security
- Licensed by:
- Email Security
- Data source:
- Microsoft 365 Emails
ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK techniques: Phishing (T1566)
Detector tags: Phishing
Attacker's goals:
Automate the process of email sending, increasing the chances of an email to pass spam filtration.
Investigative actions:
Examine the sender's IP address and reputation. Verify whether the sender's IP address has appeared in different log sources before, and if it is recognizable. If the message contains attachments or links, scrutinize them for any suspicious indications. Monitor further actions taken, such as file downloads or access to potentially malicious links.
- Test period:
- N/A (single event)
- Deduplication:
- 1 Day
1 variation:
- Unusual automated email or script usage detected from a known sender Informational