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Suspicious AWS console logins by credential access alerts

This query aims to detect instances of successful AWS console logins that align with high-severity credential access or Initial Access alerts generated by Defender Products. Specifically, it focuses on scenarios…

Description

This query aims to detect instances of successful AWS console logins that align with high-severity credential access or Initial Access alerts generated by Defender Products. Specifically, it focuses on scenarios where the successful login takes place within a 60-minute timeframe of the high-severity alert. The login is considered relevant if it originates from an IP address associated with potential attackers.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

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

Log source product
awsazureactivedirectoryidentityprotectionbehavioranalyticsmicrosoftdefenderadvancedthreatprotectionmicrosoftthreatprotectionofficeatp
Log source service
awscloudtrailidentityinfosecurityalertsecurityalert_ipc

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