Synopsis
Activation Period |
14 Days |
Training Period |
30 Days |
Test Period |
N/A (single event) |
Deduplication Period |
1 Day |
Required Data |
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Detection Modules |
Cloud |
Detector Tags |
Data Detection & Response, Cloud Data Asset Exfiltration |
ATT&CK Tactic |
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ATT&CK Technique |
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Severity |
Informational |
Description
A SAS URL for an Azure VM snapshot was generated.
The operation was performed within a production subscription.
SAS URLs allow others to download or export the snapshot.
Attacker's Goals
Exfiltrate the VM disk image to access sensitive data stored on the disk.
Investigative actions
- Verify if the identity is authorized to generate SAS URLs for VM snapshots.
- Check if the snapshot export aligns with scheduled maintenance or backup procedures.
- Review further actions performed by the identity to see if the snapshot was downloaded or accessed.