Skip to main content

Excessive disruption of Slack user sessions via invalidation

ID:slack_sessions_disruption
Data type:Slack
Severity:
Medium
MITRE ATT&CK:TA0040:T1531

Description

AlphaSOC detected an excessive number of Slack user session invalidations. This activity involves the repeated termination of active user sessions within the Slack workspace.

Impact

Adversaries may disrupt user sessions to interrupt the availability of Slack, causing significant disruption to business operations. This tactic can force legitimate users to repeatedly re-authenticate, leading to productivity loss, communication delays, and inability to access critical information when needed.

Severity

SeverityCondition
Medium
Excessive disruption of Slack user sessions via invalidation

Investigation and Remediation

Investigate the source of these session invalidations by reviewing Slack audit logs and identifying the account responsible for initiating these actions. Revoke the permissions of the suspected compromised account and perform a thorough security assessment of the environment for other signs of compromise.