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Azure DevOps - New Release Approver

Release approvals in Azure Pipelines, often user-authorized, can be self-approved by attackers using compromised accounts. This query identifies unusual approvers, aiding in the detection of unauthorized releases.

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Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

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

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