A Google Workspace user was added to a group

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	5 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	Account Manipulation (T1098)
Severity	Informational

Description

A user added another user to a Google Workspace group.

Attacker's Goals

Adversaries may manipulate accounts and groups to maintain access to victim systems.

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 user was added to a sensitive group.
• Follow further actions done by the account.