Training simulation email detected

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-05-18
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Microsoft 365 Emails

Detection Modules

Email

Detector Tags

Phishing

ATT&CK Tactic

Initial Access (TA0001)

ATT&CK Technique

Phishing (T1566)

Severity

Informational

Description

This email was flagged as part of a training simulation.

Attacker's Goals

Impersonate internal users or familiar individuals and trick them into clicking on malicious links or attachments.

Investigative actions

  • Check the email address for any unusual spellings.
  • Examine the sender's IP address and reputation.
  • If the message contains attachments or links, scrutinize them for any suspicious indications.
  • Monitor further actions taken, such as file downloads or access to potentially malicious links.