Suspicious Azure AD interactive sign-in using PowerShell

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	AzureAD
Detection Modules	Identity Analytics
ATT&CK Tactic	Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Informational

Description

A user interactively logged in to Azure AD via PowerShell.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker attempts to gain access to the organization's resources.

Investigative actions

• Analyze the actions taken by the user during the session and verify that this is a legitimate session.
• Look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).

Variations

Unusual Azure AD interactive sign-in using PowerShell

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Initial Access (TA0001)
ATT&CK Technique	Valid Accounts (T1078)
Severity	Low

Description

A user interactively logged in to Azure AD via PowerShell from an unusual geolocation or ASN.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker attempts to gain access to the organization's resources.

Investigative actions

• Analyze the actions taken by the user during the session and verify that this is a legitimate session.
• Look for signs that the user account is compromised (e.g. abnormal logins, unusual activity).