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T1552.005

Cloud Instance Metadata API

Adversaries may attempt to access the Cloud Instance Metadata API to collect credentials and other sensitive data. Most cloud service providers support a Cloud Instance Metadata API which is a service provided to running virtual instances that allows applications to access information about the running virtual instance. Available information generally includes name, security group, and additional metadata including sensitive data such as credentials and UserData scripts that may contain additio...

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PROCEDURES (7)

Unusual4 detections

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Azure2 detections

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Privilege1 detections

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Lateral1 detections

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Api1 detections

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Privilege1 detections

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DETECTIONS (11)