Gmail routing settings changed

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-10-08
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Order
Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Google Workspace Audit Logs

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

Gmail routing settings were modified.

Attacker's Goals

Email Collection.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to perform this action, Or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Check if the new routing settings look suspicious.
  • Investigate the IP address associated with the routing settings.
  • Follow further actions done by the account.

Variations

Gmail routing settings changed by a non-administrative Google Workspace identity

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009)

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

Gmail routing settings were modified.

Attacker's Goals

Email Collection.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the identity intended to perform this action, Or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Check if the new routing settings look suspicious.
  • Investigate the IP address associated with the routing settings.
  • Follow further actions done by the account.