Possible IPFS traffic was detected

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

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires one of the following data sources:
    • Palo Alto Networks Platform Logs
      OR
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Informational

Description

The host attempted to access other nodes in an IPFS manner.

Attacker's Goals

IPFS access may expose your organization to new malware or allow attackers/ malicious insiders to exfiltrate data.

Investigative actions

  • Check the host for IPFS client software.
  • Examine the client's network traffic for uploaded or downloaded file hashes.