Unusual user-agent for a cloud identity

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product

Cortex XDR

Last date published

2026-03-10

Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	5 Days
Required Data	Requires one of the following data sources: AWS Audit Log OR Azure Audit Log OR Gcp Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
Detector Tags
ATT&CK Tactic	Initial Access (TA0001) Persistence (TA0003) Privilege Escalation (TA0004) Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004)
Severity	Informational

A cloud identity has executed an API call with an unusual user-agent.

Evade detection by using non-standard tools or scripts.

Examine the recent actions of the user for any abnormal or unauthorized behavior.
Verify if the user intentionally used a new device or tool.

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Medium

A cloud identity has executed an API call with an unusual user-agent.

Evade detection by using non-standard tools or scripts.

Examine the recent actions of the user for any abnormal or unauthorized behavior.
Verify if the user intentionally used a new device or tool.