AWS user creation

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	AWS Audit Log
Detection Modules	Cloud
ATT&CK Tactic	Persistence (TA0003)
ATT&CK Technique	Create Account: Cloud Account (T1136.003)
Severity	Informational

Description

A new AWS user was created.

Attacker's Goals

Maintaining persistence by creating backdoor users or malicious resources, ensuring ongoing access even if their initial entry is detected.

Investigative actions

• Check which user was created.
• Investigate the created user role and permissions.
• Verify the user who created the new identity is aware of this action.
• Be aware of any suspicious activity originating from the new user.