Analytics
Low
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Potential extraction of NAA Account Credentials in Microsoft Configuration Manager
Possible user attempt to deobfuscate Network Access Account (NAA) credentials in Microsoft Configuration Manager. This may indicate a compromised account.
- Module:
- Identity Analytics
- Data source:
- AzureAD Audit Log, Microsoft Graph Logs, Office 365 Audit, Okta, Palo Alto Networks Global Protect, Third-Party VPNs, XDR Agent, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006) Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: Unsecured Credentials (T1552) Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information (T1140) Credentials from Password Stores (T1555)
Detector tags: Microsoft SCCM Analytics
Attacker's goals:
An attacker may extract plaintext credentials of the Network Access Account (NAA) from an SCCM environment to access 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.
- Test period:
- 3 Hours
- Deduplication:
- 1 Day
1 variation:
- Suspicious extraction of NAA Account Credentials in Microsoft Configuration Manager Medium (parent: Low)