Detections

Explore public detection logic contributed by the community across SIEM and rule languages.

734 detections

Detects the use of TruffleHog for AWS credential validation by identifying GetCallerIdentity API calls where the userAgent indicates TruffleHog. Threat actors leverage TruffleHog to enumerate and validate exposed AWS keys. Successful exploitation allows threat actors to confirm the validity of compromised AWS credentials, facilitating further unauthorized access and actions within the AWS environment.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1074
This rule detects activities performed by the AWS root account. The root account has unrestricted access to all resources in an AWS account, making its usage a critical security event that often indicates a potential compromise, misconfiguration, or a highly privileged operation that should be closely monitored. The rule specifically looks for events where the 'userIdentity.type' is 'Root' and excludes 'AwsServiceEvent' to filter out automated AWS service activities that might legitimately use root permissions internally.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1057
Detects successful AWS console logins that were performed without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This alert can be used to identify potential unauthorized access attempts, as logging in without MFA can indicate compromised credentials or misconfigured security settings.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
5049
Detects AWS console logins from countries and IP addresses that are not recognized as legitimate for the organization. This alert can help identify potential unauthorized access attempts from unusual locations, which may indicate compromised credentials or malicious activity.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
2048
This rule identifies suspicious usage of the AWS Security Token Service (STS) `AssumeRole` API call. Specifically, it looks for instances where the `userIdentity.type` is `AssumedRole` and the `userIdentity.sessionContext.sessionIssuer.type` is `Role`. This pattern indicates that an AWS role is being assumed by another role, which could be a legitimate administrative action but also a technique used by attackers for lateral movement and privilege escalation within an AWS environment. Attackers might use `AssumeRole` to switch to roles with higher privileges or to move between different accounts or services after gaining initial access.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
3042
Detects the import of SSH key pairs into AWS EC2, which may indicate an attacker attempting to gain unauthorized access to instances. This activity could lead to initial access, persistence, or privilege escalation, potentially compromising sensitive data and operations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0034
Detects the deletion of S3 buckets in AWS CloudTrail logs. Monitoring the deletion of S3 buckets is critical for security and data integrity, as it may indicate potential data loss or unauthorized access attempts.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0048
Detects the deletion of an AWS SAML provider, which could indicate an attacker attempting to disrupt administrative or security team access. By removing the SAML provider, an adversary can hinder the ability of security personnel or system administrators to investigate and respond during an attack.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1033
Detects activity when an AWS user's login profile (password) is modified by another user. This can indicate an attacker with the "iam:UpdateLoginProfile" permission is changing passwords on behalf of other users to gain access to the AWS console.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0032
This rule detects the creation of AWS API keys for a user by a different user. This activity is indicative of a backdoored user account being used to establish persistence within an AWS environment. It can also help identify unusual flows of AWS key creation within an organization.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0030
Detects the S3 Browser utility creating an IAM User or AccessKey in AWS. This activity can be indicative of an attacker establishing persistence or escalating privileges within an AWS environment.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1029
This rule identifies the suspicious use of the AWS Security Token Service (STS) API call `GetSessionToken`. This API call is used to request temporary, limited-privilege credentials for an IAM user or role. Attackers may use `GetSessionToken` to generate temporary tokens to move laterally within an AWS environment or escalate privileges by assuming roles with broader permissions. The rule specifically looks for `GetSessionToken` calls made by an `IAMUser`.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0028
The following analytic detects the use of default or publicly known named pipes associated with Cobalt Strike. It leverages Sysmon EventID 17 and 18 to identify specific named pipes commonly used by Cobalt Strike's Artifact Kit and Malleable C2 Profiles. This activity is significant because Cobalt Strike is a popular tool for adversaries to conduct post-exploitation tasks, and identifying its named pipes can reveal potential malicious activity. If confirmed malicious, this could indicate an active Cobalt Strike beacon, leading to unauthorized access, data exfiltration, or further lateral movement within the network.
Splunk Security@SplunkSecurity
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Splunk Security Content
1 year ago
100247
Detects when an AWS Route 53 domain is transferred to another AWS account. This activity could indicate an attempt by an adversary to maintain persistence or exfiltrate domain control by moving it to an account they control.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
4026
This rule identifies suspicious activity related to Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) in AWS. Specifically, it looks for two events: `AssumeRoleWithSAML` from the `sts.amazonaws.com` service and `UpdateSAMLProvider` from the `iam.amazonaws.com` service. An adversary could leverage these actions to gain unauthorized access, establish persistence, or escalate privileges within an AWS environment by manipulating SAML providers or assuming roles via SAML.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1026
Detects the use of the 'EnableRegion' command in AWS CloudTrail logs. This command allows an AWS account to enable additional regions. Monitoring this activity is crucial because adversaries might enable new, less-monitored regions to establish persistence, exfiltrate data, or conduct other malicious activities, potentially bypassing existing security controls that are not configured for these new regions.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0035
Detects the S3 Browser utility performing reconnaissance by checking for existing AWS IAM Users without a LoginProfile defined, and subsequently creating a LoginProfile if one is not found. This behavior has been associated with the Guivil threat actor.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1025
Detects changes to the AWS Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) identity provider configuration. Such changes, including associating, disassociating, enabling, or disabling an external identity provider, could be used by an attacker to establish persistent access or escalate privileges through user impersonation.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0024
Detects failed AWS console login attempts due to authentication failures. Monitoring these events is crucial for identifying potential brute-force attacks or unauthorized access attempts to AWS accounts.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
1032
Detects when a transfer lock was removed from an AWS Route 53 domain. This action is typically performed when intending to transfer the domain to a different registrar, but it can also be an indicator of malicious activity if unauthorized. Disabling the transfer lock makes the domain vulnerable to unauthorized transfers, which could lead to domain hijacking or redirection of traffic.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0022
Detects the deletion of one or more VPC Flow Logs in AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) through the DeleteFlowLogs API call. Adversaries may delete flow logs to evade detection or remove evidence of network activity, hindering forensic investigations and visibility into malicious operations.
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SigmaHQ Detections@sigmaHQ
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SigmaHQ
1 year ago
0029
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