Multiple users authenticated with weak NTLM to a host

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-09-24
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

1 Hour

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Identity Analytics

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Lateral Movement (TA0008)

ATT&CK Technique

Use Alternate Authentication Material (T1550)

Severity

Informational

Description

Multiple user accounts authenticated to a host via NTLMv1 or LM authentication for the first time in the past 30 days. This may be a result of an NTLM downgrade attack
A downgrade attack may force the client to authenticate with a weaker hash/protocol (such as NTLMv1 or even LM) instead of NTLMv2.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker attempts to gain access to the accounts.

Investigative actions

  • Audit all login events with a weaker protocol and review any anomalous usage.
  • Investigate the mentioned host for additional suspicious activity.