CTD-000071

Microsoft Entra tenant with bulk changes of devices

Medium
Entra ID Intune
Impact
v10

Signature Identity

CTD-000071
Threat ID
10
Version
IOC
Indicator Type

Threat Description

Bulk changes might be a result of threat activities. Also, it could be a mistake. Deletions or modifications of Microsoft Entra objects can lead to service outages.

NOTE: This threat rule includes a built-in lookback parameter set to 25 hours. Only events that occurred within this timeframe are processed by the rule.

MITRE ATT&CK: Attack Tactics

Impact

D3FEND: Defend Tactics

User Account Permissions

Remediation

To rollback unwanted changes:
  1. Go to Change History.
  2. Select unwanted changes.
  3. Roll them back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Entra tenant with bulk changes of devices mean?

Microsoft Entra tenant with bulk changes of devices refers to multiple, simultaneous modifications or deletions of objects within your Microsoft Entra tenant. This can be due to legitimate activity, but it may also indicate unauthorized access or privilege escalation by an attacker.

This finding is rated medium severity because bulk changes can lead to service disruptions and potentially grant attackers access to sensitive areas within the tenant. Although it may not directly enable compromise, the risk is significant due to the potential for disruption and unauthorized access.

Attackers can exploit a Microsoft Entra tenant with bulk changes of devices by using the modified or deleted objects as a foothold for further malicious activity, such as lateral movement, privilege escalation, or exfiltration of sensitive data through unauthorized access to affected resources.

Cayosoft Guardian detects Microsoft Entra tenant with bulk changes of devices by continuously monitoring changes within your Microsoft Entra tenant and flagging multiple, simultaneous modifications or deletions to alert administrators for investigation.

Cayosoft Guardian helps reduce the risk by providing visibility into changes and alerting administrators to potential issues, enabling teams to roll back unwanted changes and prevent service disruptions. Guardian also supports ongoing monitoring to ensure that any future bulk changes are caught quickly.

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Classification
Systems
Entra ID Intune
Themes
Account protection
Attack Tactics
Impact
Defend Tactics
User Account Permissions
Indicator Types
IOC
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