Detectors
Every Cortex detection rule the toolbox knows about — analytics alerts, BIOCs and correlation rules — in one filterable set.
20 detectors match the current filters.
Download CSV| Type | Name | Severity | Module | Data source / event | ATT&CK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | A user uploaded malware to SharePoint or OneDrive A user uploaded a file that was classified as malware to SharePoint or OneDrive. | Low | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Lateral Movement, Execution |
| Analytics | Azure Privilege Escalation Using an Application An Azure application was observed assigning an Azure administrator role to a user. This might indicate a privilege escalation attempt. | Medium | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) | 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) | Privilege Escalation |
| Analytics | Exchange mailbox delegation permissions added A user added delegation permissions to an Exchange mailbox. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security | Office 365 Audit | Persistence |
| Analytics | External SaaS file-sharing activity A user shared files from within a SaaS service to an external domain. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit | Collection |
| Analytics | External user call via Microsoft Teams An external user called a user in the organization via Microsoft Teams. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Initial Access |
| Analytics | External user created a Microsoft Teams conversation with suspicious operations An external user created a Microsoft Teams conversation with users in the organization with additional suspicious operations. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Initial Access |
| Analytics | External user started a Microsoft Teams conversation An external user started a Microsoft Teams conversation with users in the organization. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Initial Access |
| Analytics | Massive file downloads from SaaS service A user downloaded a large volume of files from an organizational SaaS service, either exceeding the normal file count or size for the user's typical behavior. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security | Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit | Collection |
| Analytics | Massive files deletion in Microsoft SharePoint or OneDrive A user deleted a large amount of data in Microsoft SharePoint or OneDrive. This behavior may indicate that the data is being wiped. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) | Office 365 Audit | Impact |
| Analytics | Massive upload to SaaS service A user uploaded a large amount of data to an organizational cloud storage. This behavior may indicate that the data is being exfiltrated or staged. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Office 365 Audit | Exfiltration, Collection |
| Analytics | Possible Insider Threat Activity A user was observed performing suspicious activity that might indicate an attempt to use their access to organizational resources for personal gain. | Low | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) | 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) | Impact |
| Analytics | Possible multistage attack in Microsoft Teams Possible multistage attack in Microsoft Teams. | Low | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) | Office 365 Audit | Initial Access |
| Analytics | Possible phishing attack via Microsoft Teams An external tenant is possibly attempting a phishing attack via Microsoft Teams. | Low | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR) | 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) | Initial Access |
| Analytics | 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. | Low | Identity Analytics | 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) | Credential Access, Defense Evasion |
| Analytics | Potential Phishing has been detected This email contains multiple indicators consistent with a phishing attack. The message likely attempts to steal credentials, distribute malware, or trick recipients into performing actions that compromise security through deceptive content or suspicious technical characteristics. | Medium | Email Security | Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Microsoft 365 Emails, Office 365 Audit, Okta Audit Log | Initial Access |
| Analytics | Sensitive Exchange mail sent to external users A user sent sensitive email messages to external users. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security | Office 365 Audit | Collection, Exfiltration |
| Analytics | Suspicious theme and sentiment in email The email's body has a theme and sentiment that may indicate a malicious attempt. | Informational | Email Security | Box Audit Log, DropBox, Google Workspace Audit Logs, Microsoft 365 Emails, Office 365 Audit, Okta Audit Log | Impact |
| Analytics | User accessed multiple O365 AIP sensitive files A user accessed multiple O365 AIP sensitive files. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Collection |
| Analytics | User exported multiple messages in Microsoft Teams via Graph API A user exported multiple messages in Microsoft Teams via Graph API. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection | Office 365 Audit | Collection |
| Analytics | User moved Exchange sent messages to deleted items A user moved sent messages to deleted items in Exchange. | Informational | Identity Threat Detection (ITDR), SaaS Threat Detection, Email Security | Office 365 Audit | Defense Evasion |