An Azure Kubernetes Service Account was modified or deleted

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:
    • Azure Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Impact (TA0040)

ATT&CK Technique

Account Access Removal (T1531)

Severity

Informational

Description

An Azure Kubernetes Service Account was modified or deleted.

Attacker's Goals

  • Gain access to privileged resources using Kubernetes Service Account.

Investigative actions

  • Verify whether the identity should be making this action.
  • Check the Kubernetes cluster for any suspicious activity initiated by the identity.
  • Check if any other service accounts have been modified or deleted.