Sensitive account password reset attempt

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	Requires one of the following data sources: Windows Event Collector OR XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
Detection Modules	Identity Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Impact (TA0040)
ATT&CK Technique	Account Access Removal (T1531)
Severity	Informational

Description

An attempt was made to reset a sensitive account's password.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to gain access to the account.

Investigative actions

• Verify this action with the user who performed the change.

Variations

Sensitive account password reset attempt for the first time

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Impact (TA0040)
ATT&CK Technique	Account Access Removal (T1531)
Severity	Low

Description

An attempt was made to reset a sensitive account's password.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may attempt to gain access to the account.

Investigative actions

• Verify this action with the user who performed the change.