A Google Workspace user was removed from a group

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Order
data source

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Google Workspace Audit Logs

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Impact (TA0040)

ATT&CK Technique

Account Access Removal (T1531)

Severity

Informational

Description

A user removed another user from a Google Workspace group.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may interrupt the availability of services and resources by inhibiting access to users.

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 user's work can be affected by this action.
  • Follow further actions done by the account.