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Large volume of files potentially containing credentials accessed in Google Drive

Synopsis

Field
Value

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

1 Hour

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

Google Workspace Audit Logs

Detection Modules

Identity Threat Module, SaaS Threat Detection

Detector Tags

Google Workspace, Data Detection & Response

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009), Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Data from Cloud Storage (T1530), Unsecured Credentials (T1552)

Severity

Informational

Description

A user accessed a large volume of files potentially containing credentials in Google Drive.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to gain unauthorized access by leveraging valid credentials found in Google Drive.

Investigative actions

  • Check for signs of account compromise, such as abnormal login activity or unusual behavior.

  • Verify if the user account that accessed the files is authorized to access them.

  • Review the files accessed and whether it was part of a breach or a legitimate activity.

  • Monitor the account for any further suspicious actions.

Variations

Possible credential files harvesting in Google Drive

Synopsis

Field
Value

ATT&CK Tactic

Collection (TA0009), Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Data from Cloud Storage (T1530), Unsecured Credentials (T1552)

Severity

Low

Description

A user accessed a large volume of files potentially containing credentials in Google Drive.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to gain unauthorized access by leveraging valid credentials found in Google Drive.

Investigative actions

  • Check for signs of account compromise, such as abnormal login activity or unusual behavior.

  • Verify if the user account that accessed the files is authorized to access them.

  • Review the files accessed and whether it was part of a breach or a legitimate activity.

  • Monitor the account for any further suspicious actions.

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