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Detection Strategies DET0229 — Enumeration of Global Address Lists via Email Account Discovery
DET0229

Enumeration of Global Address Lists via Email Account Discovery

2 analytic(s) · 1 technique(s) detected

Analytics

2
AN0641 Analytic 0641
Windows

Enumeration of global address lists or email account metadata via PowerShell cmdlets (e.g., Get-GlobalAddressList) or MAPI/RPC from non-admin, non-mailserver systems.

WinEventLog:PowerShell EventCode=4103, 4104, 4105, 4106 WinEventLog:Sysmon EventCode=1
[CommandLinePattern] Match variations of Get-GlobalAddressList, Get-Recipient, and related cmdlets.
[HostRole] Suppress expected usage on Exchange servers or known IT admin consoles.
[TimeWindow] Detect bulk execution patterns in short intervals, often used during recon.
AN0642 Analytic 0642
Office Suite

Suspicious querying of organization-wide directory data via Google Workspace Directory API or Outlook GAL sync in high volume from abnormal users, service accounts, or unknown device contexts.

gcp:audit Directory API Access: users.list or groups.list m365:unified GAL Lookup or Address Book download azure:signinlogs Unusual Token Usage or Application Consent
[APIQueryVolume] Set thresholds for excessive use of 'users.list' or recursive group enumerations.
[UserContext] Flag non-admin or previously unseen user agents requesting directory information.
[AppSource] Distinguish between sanctioned sync tools and unauthorized scripts or OAuth tokens.

Detected Techniques

1

Details

MITRE ID
DET0229
STIX ID
x-mitre-detection-strategy--e2f961bd-ddc5-4940-bc62-e2b0bd3405f8
Analytics
2
Techniques Detected
1
By Tactic
Discovery
1
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