Behavior from Suspicious IP Addresses (via threat_detection)

title: Behavior from Suspicious IP Addresses (via threat_detection)
id: c18622be-b636-5f26-b021-cde5a9544493
status: stable
description: This rule detects when a Microsoft Cloud App Security reported users were active from an IP address identified as risky by Microsoft Threat Intelligence. These IP addresses are involved in hostile activities, such as Botnet C&C, and may indicate compromised account.
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1573/
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/anomaly-detection-policy
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/policy-template-reference
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-05-11
tags:
    - attack.command-and-control
    - attack.t1573
logsource:
    service: threat_detection
    product: m365
detection:
    selection:
        eventSource: SecurityComplianceCenter
        eventName: 'Activity from suspicious IP addresses'
        status: success
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium