Potential creation of persistent cloud credentials

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2025-12-08
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

A cloud identity invoked a credentials related persistence operation.

Attacker's Goals

Maintain persistence in cloud environments.

Investigative actions

  • Check what API calls were executed by the identity.
  • Check what resources are affected by this change.
  • Look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
  • Follow further actions done by the account.