Suspicious TruffleHog Credential Validation User Agent in AWS CloudTrail (via cloudtrail)

ATT&CK techniques

Cred Access → Discovery

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
- T1552.001Credentials In Files
Discovery
- T1580Cloud Infrastructure Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects AWS API calls carrying a TruffleHog user agent which TeamPCP used to validate stolen access keys against live cloud provider APIs within hours of deploying supply-chain malware. Automated secret validation from this tool against your account indicates leaked credentials are being triaged for follow-on abuse.

Reporting behind it

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Suspicious TruffleHog Credential Validation User Agent in AWS CloudTrail (via cloudtrail)

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