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# An Azure VM snapshot SAS URL was generated for export from a production subscription

### Synopsis

| Field                | Value                                                    |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Activation Period    | 14 Days                                                  |
| Training Period      | 30 Days                                                  |
| Test Period          | N/A (single event)                                       |
| Deduplication Period | 1 Day                                                    |
| Required Data        | Azure Audit Log                                          |
| Detection Modules    | Cloud                                                    |
| Detector Tags        | Data Detection & Response, Cloud Data Asset Exfiltration |
| ATT\&CK Tactic       | Exfiltration (TA0010)                                    |
| ATT\&CK Technique    | Transfer Data to Cloud Account (T1537)                   |
| Severity             | Informational                                            |

### Description

A SAS URL for an Azure VM snapshot was generated. The operation was performed within a production subscription. SAS URLs allow others to download or export the snapshot.

### Attacker's Goals

Exfiltrate the VM disk image to access sensitive data stored on the disk.

### Investigative actions

* Verify if the identity is authorized to generate SAS URLs for VM snapshots.
* Check if the snapshot export aligns with scheduled maintenance or backup procedures.
* Review further actions performed by the identity to see if the snapshot was downloaded or accessed.


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