Analytics BIOC Informational

Rare machine account creation

A user was observed creating a machine account for the first time.

Module:
Identity Analytics
Data source:
Windows Event Collector, XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK tactics: Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK techniques: Create Account (T1136)
Attacker's goals:

Persistence using a valid account.

Investigative actions:

Verify the activity of the user who created the account. Follow actions performed by the new machine account.

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