AWS STS temporary credentials were generated

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	5 Days
Required Data	AWS Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003), Initial Access (TA0001), Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts: Cloud Accounts (T1078.004), Trusted Relationship (T1199), Forge Web Credentials (T1606)
Severity	Informational

Description

AWS STS temporary credentials were generated for an AWS identity.

Attacker's Goals

• Gain access and persistence to AWS account.

Investigative actions

• Check which operation executed with the new credentials.