Chrome Extension Installed By User

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-05-18
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
Index by
data source

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • Google Workspace Audit Logs

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module

Detector Tags

Google Workspace

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

A Chrome extension was installed or updated by a Google Workspace user.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may leverage browser extensions installation to gain Initial Access and Persistence, enabling them to intercept credentials and hijack active web sessions.

Investigative actions

  • Review the extension installed, it's OAuth scopes, reputation and permissions.
  • Analyze subsequent network traffic from the user's device or browser for connections to newly registered domains.
  • Investigate the source IP and identity for previous malicious activity or anomalies.