Entra ID User Sign-in with Unusual Non-Managed Device
Identifies when a Microsoft Entra ID user signs in from a device that is not typically used by the user and is not managed, which may indicate potential compromise or unauthorized access attempts. This rule detects…
Description
Identifies when a Microsoft Entra ID user signs in from a device that is not typically used by the user and is not managed, which may indicate potential compromise or unauthorized access attempts. This rule detects unusual sign-in activity by comparing the device used for the sign-in against the user's typical device usage patterns. Adversaries may create and register a new device to obtain a Primary Refresh Token (PRT) and maintain persistent access.
Detection logic
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Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source category
- event_index
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| dirkjanm.io/phishing-for-microsoft-entra-primary-refresh-tokens/ | 10 |
| pushsecurity.com/blog/consentfix | 8 |
| www.volexity.com/blog/2025/04/22/phishing-for-codes-russian-threat-actors-target-microsoft-365-oauth-workflows/ | 19 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 72c91fc0-4ac0-11f0-811f-f661ea17fbcd
- Tagged by the source as
- Data Source: AzureData Source: Microsoft Entra IDData Source: Microsoft Entra ID Sign-in LogsDomain: CloudDomain: IdentityNoise: MediumPerformance: NormalPlatform: Entra IDResources: Investigation GuideRule Type: New TermsTactic: PersistenceUse Case: Threat Detection
Licence
- Published under
- Elastic License 2.0Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Sep 20, 2026
- Version
- 3