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O365 New MFA Method Registered

The following analytic detects the registration of a new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method for a user account within Office 365. It leverages O365 audit logs to identify changes in MFA configurations. This…

Description

The following analytic detects the registration of a new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method for a user account within Office 365. It leverages O365 audit logs to identify changes in MFA configurations. This activity is significant as it may indicate an attacker's attempt to maintain persistence on a compromised account. If confirmed malicious, the attacker could bypass existing security measures, solidify their access, and potentially escalate privileges or access sensitive data. Immediate verification and remediation are required to secure the affected account.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
Identity ProviderWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source category
o365_update_user

Known benign triggers

  • Users may register MFA methods legitimately, investigate and filter as needed.

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