Possible Search For Password Files

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 Hour

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)

Severity

Medium

Description

Attackers often search for files that have passwords in them.

Attacker's Goals

Gain user-account credentials.

Investigative actions

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.