AWS S3 object deletion

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2026-01-04
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • AWS Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Impact (TA0040)

ATT&CK Technique

Inhibit System Recovery (T1490)

Severity

Informational

Description

An attempt was made to delete an S3 bucket object.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may delete data to prevent the recovery of a corrupted system.

Investigative actions

  • Identify the deleted bucket object.
  • Investigative the identity performed the deletion and recent related activity.