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UpdateLoginProfile

Event

Updates the console login password for an IAM user.

Security Context

  • Account manipulation is a primary persistence technique, allowing adversaries to maintain access through modified permissions or credentials.
  • Credential harvesting enables adversaries to expand their access by obtaining authentication material for additional services and accounts.
  • Actions that disrupt cloud services can have cascading effects on dependent systems and business operations.

Log Source

CloudTrail

Sample Event

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

Tactics: Persistence Impact Credential Access

Techniques:
  • T1098 — Account Manipulation — Adversaries may manipulate accounts to maintain and/or elevate access to victim systems. Account manipulation may consist of any action that preserves or modifies adversary access to a compromised account, such as modifying credentials or permission groups.
  • T1531 — Account Access Removal — Adversaries may interrupt availability of system and network resources by inhibiting access to accounts utilized by legitimate users. Accounts may be deleted, locked, or manipulated (ex: changed credentials, revoked permissions for SaaS platforms such as Sharepoint) to remove access to accounts.