A Google Workspace identity performed an unusual admin console activity

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	2 Days
Required Data	Google Workspace Audit Logs
Detection Modules	Identity Threat Module, SaaS Threat Detection
Detector Tags	Google Workspace
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Informational

Description

A Google Workspace identity performed an admin console activity for the first time.

Attacker's Goals

To do.

Investigative actions

• Check if the identity intended to perform this action or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
• Check if the changes that were made look suspicious.
• Follow further actions done by the account.

Variations

A non-administrative Google Workspace identity performed an unusual admin console activity

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Informational

Description

A Google Workspace identity performed an admin console activity for the first time.

Attacker's Goals

To do.

Investigative actions

• Check if the identity intended to perform this action or look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).
• Check if the changes that were made look suspicious.
• Follow further actions done by the account.