Malicious Network Login Performed to Multiple Targets (via security)

ATT&CK techniques

Initial Access → Discovery

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
- T1078Valid Accounts
Execution
Persistence
- T1078Valid Accounts
Priv Esc
- T1078Valid Accounts
Defense Evasion
- T1078Valid Accounts
Cred Access
Discovery
- T1046Network Service Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects would attempt to enumerate hosts resources and execute a payload with a compromised account. Vulnerability scanners, enumeration software or tool like SharepHound/CrackMapexec may generate such behavior.

Reporting behind it

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