AWS Cross Account Activity

• aws detect permanent key creation :
  threat AWS Account risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic detects the creation of permanent access keys in AWS accounts. It leverages CloudWatch logs to identify events where the `CreateAccessKey` action is performed by IAM users. Monitoring the creation of permanent keys is crucial as they are not created by default and are typically used for programmatic access. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to gain persistent access to AWS resources, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data exfiltration.


• aws detect role creation :
  threat AWS Account risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic identifies the creation of new IAM roles by users in AWS. It leverages CloudWatch logs to detect events where the `CreateRole` action is performed, focusing on roles with specific trust policies. This activity is significant as unauthorized role creation can facilitate lateral movement and privilege escalation within the AWS environment. If confirmed malicious, attackers could gain elevated permissions, potentially compromising sensitive resources and data.


• aws detect sts get session token abuse :
  threat AWS Account risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic identifies the suspicious use of the AWS STS GetSessionToken API call. It leverages CloudWatch logs to detect instances where this API is invoked, focusing on fields such as source IP address, event time, user identity, and status. This activity is significant because attackers can use these tokens to move laterally within the AWS environment and escalate privileges. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to unauthorized access and control over AWS resources, potentially compromising sensitive data and critical infrastructure.


• aws detect attach to role policy :
  threat AWS Account risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic identifies a user attaching a policy to a different role's trust policy in AWS. It leverages CloudWatch logs to detect the `attach policy` event, extracting relevant fields such as `policyArn`, `sourceIPAddress`, and `userIdentity`. This activity is significant as it can indicate attempts at lateral movement or privilege escalation within the AWS environment. If confirmed malicious, an attacker could gain elevated permissions, potentially compromising sensitive resources and data within the AWS infrastructure.


• aws detect sts assume role abuse :
  threat AWS Account risk_score:25 2024-10-17 version:3
  The following analytic identifies suspicious use of the AWS STS AssumeRole action. It leverages AWS CloudTrail logs to detect instances where roles are assumed, focusing on specific fields like source IP address, user ARN, and role names. This activity is significant because attackers can use assumed roles to move laterally within the AWS environment and escalate privileges. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources, execute code, or further entrench themselves within the environment, leading to potential data breaches or service disruptions.