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attack-pattern
attack-pattern--232b7f21-adf9-4b42-b936-b9d6f7df856e
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-11T14:49:36.954000Z
2023-04-21T12:22:19.740000Z
Malicious File
An adversary may rely upon a user opening a malicious file in order to gain execution. Users may be subjected to social engineering to get them to open a file that will lead to code execution. This user action will typically be observed as follow-on behavior from [Spearphishing Attachment](https://attack.mitre.org/tech...
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false
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Monitor the execution of and command-line arguments for applications that may be used by an adversary to gain initial access that require user interaction. This includes compression applications, such as those for zip files, that can be used to [Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniqu...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2339cf19-8f1e-48f7-8a91-0262ba547b6f
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-02T16:34:32.435000Z
2021-04-15T03:38:31.983000Z
Identify Business Tempo
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's business tempo that can be used during targeting. Information about an organization’s business tempo may include a variety of details, including operational hours/days of the week. This information may also reveal times/dates of purchases and shipments of the victim...
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false
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Much of this activity may have a very high occurrence and associated false positive rate, as well as potentially taking place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection difficult for defenders. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Initia...
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-02T16:40:47.488000Z
2021-10-17T16:32:10.810000Z
Hardware
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's host hardware that can be used during targeting. Information about hardware infrastructure may include a variety of details such as types and versions on specific hosts, as well as the presence of additional components that might be indicative of added defensive pro...
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false
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Internet scanners may be used to look for patterns associated with malicious content designed to collect host hardware information from visitors.(Citation: ThreatConnect Infrastructure Dec 2020)(Citation: ATT ScanBox) Much of this activity may have a very high occurrence and associated false positive rate, as well as ...
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1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--246fd3c7-f5e3-466d-8787-4c13d9e3b61c
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:01.759000Z
2023-05-31T12:33:20.915000Z
Taint Shared Content
Adversaries may deliver payloads to remote systems by adding content to shared storage locations, such as network drives or internal code repositories. Content stored on network drives or in other shared locations may be tainted by adding malicious programs, scripts, or exploit code to otherwise valid files. Once a us...
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false
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Processes that write or overwrite many files to a network shared directory may be suspicious. Monitor processes that are executed from removable media for malicious or abnormal activity such as network connections due to Command and Control and possible network Discovery techniques. Frequently scan shared network dire...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Office 365", "SaaS", "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.4
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--24769ab5-14bd-4f4e-a752-cfb185da53ee
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-12-28T21:59:02.181000Z
2024-04-19T04:27:51.388000Z
Trust Modification
Adversaries may add new domain trusts, modify the properties of existing domain trusts, or otherwise change the configuration of trust relationships between domains and tenants to evade defenses and/or elevate privileges.Trust details, such as whether or not user identities are federated, allow authentication and autho...
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false
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Monitor for modifications to domain trust settings, such as when a user or application modifies the federation settings on the domain or updates domain authentication from Managed to Federated via ActionTypes <code>Set federation settings on domain</code> and <code>Set domain authentication</code>.(Citation: Microsoft ...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Azure AD", "SaaS" ]
2.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--24bfaeba-cb0d-4525-b3dc-507c77ecec41
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-16T15:45:17.032000Z
2023-12-26T20:58:19.356000Z
Symmetric Cryptography
Adversaries may employ a known symmetric encryption algorithm to conceal command and control traffic rather than relying on any inherent protections provided by a communication protocol. Symmetric encryption algorithms use the same key for plaintext encryption and ciphertext decryption. Common symmetric encryption algo...
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false
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With symmetric encryption, it may be possible to obtain the algorithm and key from samples and use them to decode network traffic to detect malware communications signatures. In general, analyze network data for uncommon data flows (e.g., a client sending significantly more data than it receives from a server). Proces...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "Windows", "macOS", "Network" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-21T21:07:55.393000Z
2024-01-11T23:47:44.655000Z
Local Account
Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of local system accounts. This information can help adversaries determine which local accounts exist on a system to aid in follow-on behavior. Commands such as <code>net user</code> and <code>net localgroup</code> of the [Net](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0039) utility an...
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false
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities, such as Lateral Movement, based on the information obtained. Monitor processe...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.4
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--274770e0-2612-4ccf-a678-ef8e7bad365d
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-01T01:18:35.535000Z
2021-10-16T17:15:12.169000Z
Social Media Accounts
Adversaries may compromise social media accounts that can be used during targeting. For operations incorporating social engineering, the utilization of an online persona may be important. Rather than creating and cultivating social media profiles (i.e. [Social Media Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1585/0...
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false
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Consider monitoring social media activity related to your organization. Suspicious activity may include personas claiming to work for your organization or recently modified accounts making numerous connection requests to accounts affiliated with your organization. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of ...
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attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2021-06-23T20:00:27.600000Z
2021-08-31T14:51:47.352000Z
Safe Mode Boot
Adversaries may abuse Windows safe mode to disable endpoint defenses. Safe mode starts up the Windows operating system with a limited set of drivers and services. Third-party security software such as endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools may not start after booting Windows in safe mode. There are two versions of...
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Monitor Registry modification and additions for services that may start on safe mode. For example, a program can be forced to start on safe mode boot by adding a <code>\*</code> in front of the "Startup" value name: <code>HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\["\*Startup"="{Path}"]</code> or by adding a ke...
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1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--28abec6c-4443-4b03-8206-07f2e264a6b4
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-20T00:06:56.180000Z
2020-10-22T16:35:53.806000Z
TFTP Boot
Adversaries may abuse netbooting to load an unauthorized network device operating system from a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. TFTP boot (netbooting) is commonly used by network administrators to load configuration-controlled network device images from a centralized management server. Netbooting is one o...
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Consider comparing a copy of the network device configuration and system image against a known-good version to discover unauthorized changes to system boot, startup configuration, or the running OS. (Citation: Cisco IOS Software Integrity Assurance - Secure Boot) (Citation: Cisco IOS Software Integrity Assurance - Imag...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2959d63f-73fd-46a1-abd2-109d7dcede32
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-17T19:13:50.402000Z
2024-04-11T19:25:51.394000Z
Windows Service
Adversaries may create or modify Windows services to repeatedly execute malicious payloads as part of persistence. When Windows boots up, it starts programs or applications called services that perform background system functions.(Citation: TechNet Services) Windows service configuration information, including the file...
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false
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Monitor processes and command-line arguments for actions that could create or modify services. Command-line invocation of tools capable of adding or modifying services may be unusual, depending on how systems are typically used in a particular environment. Services may also be modified through Windows system management...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--29ba5a15-3b7b-4732-b817-65ea8f6468e6
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-11T14:11:16.560000Z
2020-03-27T16:10:37.183000Z
Fast Flux DNS
Adversaries may use Fast Flux DNS to hide a command and control channel behind an array of rapidly changing IP addresses linked to a single domain resolution. This technique uses a fully qualified domain name, with multiple IP addresses assigned to it which are swapped with high frequency, using a combination of round ...
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false
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In general, detecting usage of fast flux DNS is difficult due to web traffic load balancing that services client requests quickly. In single flux cases only IP addresses change for static domain names. In double flux cases, nothing is static. Defenders such as domain registrars and service providers are likely in the b...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-06T20:57:37.959000Z
2024-04-19T12:49:40.919000Z
System Checks
Adversaries may employ various system checks to detect and avoid virtualization and analysis environments. This may include changing behaviors based on the results of checks for the presence of artifacts indicative of a virtual machine environment (VME) or sandbox. If the adversary detects a VME, they may alter their m...
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Virtualization/sandbox related system checks will likely occur in the first steps of an operation but may also occur throughout as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities, such as lateral movement, bas...
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2019-12-03T14:25:00.538000Z
2022-03-24T17:33:03.443000Z
Cron
Adversaries may abuse the <code>cron</code> utility to perform task scheduling for initial or recurring execution of malicious code.(Citation: 20 macOS Common Tools and Techniques) The <code>cron</code> utility is a time-based job scheduler for Unix-like operating systems. The <code> crontab</code> file contains the s...
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Monitor scheduled task creation from common utilities using command-line invocation. Legitimate scheduled tasks may be created during installation of new software or through system administration functions. Look for changes to tasks that do not correlate with known software, patch cycles, etc. Suspicious program exe...
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2020-02-21T21:15:06.561000Z
2023-04-07T17:16:47.754000Z
Domain Groups
Adversaries may attempt to find domain-level groups and permission settings. The knowledge of domain-level permission groups can help adversaries determine which groups exist and which users belong to a particular group. Adversaries may use this information to determine which users have elevated permissions, such as do...
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities, such as Lateral Movement, based on the information obtained. Monitor processe...
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1.2
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-15T02:59:38.628000Z
2021-04-15T03:16:32.119000Z
Vulnerabilities
Adversaries may acquire information about vulnerabilities that can be used during targeting. A vulnerability is a weakness in computer hardware or software that can, potentially, be exploited by an adversary to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior to occur. Adversaries may find vulnerability information by search...
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Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on behaviors relating to the potential use of exploits for vulnerabilities (i.e. [Exploit Public-Facing Application](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/...
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attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-02T19:15:44.182000Z
2024-04-15T23:51:25.037000Z
Spearphishing Link
Adversaries may send spearphishing emails with a malicious link in an attempt to gain access to victim systems. Spearphishing with a link is a specific variant of spearphishing. It is different from other forms of spearphishing in that it employs the use of links to download malware contained in email, instead of attac...
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URL inspection within email (including expanding shortened links) can help detect links leading to known malicious sites as well as links redirecting to adversary infrastructure based by upon suspicious OAuth patterns with unusual TLDs.(Citation: Microsoft OAuth 2.0 Consent Phishing 2021). Detonation chambers can be us...
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[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Office 365", "SaaS", "Google Workspace" ]
2.6
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2bce5b30-7014-4a5d-ade7-12913fe6ac36
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-28T17:11:54.034000Z
2020-03-29T21:23:51.886000Z
Clear Linux or Mac System Logs
Adversaries may clear system logs to hide evidence of an intrusion. macOS and Linux both keep track of system or user-initiated actions via system logs. The majority of native system logging is stored under the <code>/var/log/</code> directory. Subfolders in this directory categorize logs by their related functions, su...
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false
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File system monitoring may be used to detect improper deletion or modification of indicator files. Also monitor for suspicious processes interacting with log files.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2bee5ffb-7a7a-4119-b1f2-158151b19ac0
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-20T15:37:27.052000Z
2022-03-25T18:11:13.604000Z
Application or System Exploitation
Adversaries may exploit software vulnerabilities that can cause an application or system to crash and deny availability to users. (Citation: Sucuri BIND9 August 2015) Some systems may automatically restart critical applications and services when crashes occur, but they can likely be re-exploited to cause a persistent d...
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false
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Attacks targeting web applications may generate logs in the web server, application server, and/or database server that can be used to identify the type of attack. Externally monitor the availability of services that may be targeted by an Endpoint DoS.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Azure AD", "Office 365", "SaaS", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Google Workspace" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2c4d4e92-0ccf-4a97-b54c-86d662988a53
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-12-14T16:46:06.044000Z
2021-10-15T20:18:31.112000Z
Office Application Startup
Adversaries may leverage Microsoft Office-based applications for persistence between startups. Microsoft Office is a fairly common application suite on Windows-based operating systems within an enterprise network. There are multiple mechanisms that can be used with Office for persistence when an Office-based applicatio...
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false
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Collect process execution information including process IDs (PID) and parent process IDs (PPID) and look for abnormal chains of activity resulting from Office processes. Non-standard process execution trees may also indicate suspicious or malicious behavior. If winword.exe is the parent process for suspicious processes...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Office 365" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2cd950a6-16c4-404a-aa01-044322395107
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-23T19:09:48.811000Z
2022-03-11T18:47:52.603000Z
InstallUtil
Adversaries may use InstallUtil to proxy execution of code through a trusted Windows utility. InstallUtil is a command-line utility that allows for installation and uninstallation of resources by executing specific installer components specified in .NET binaries. (Citation: MSDN InstallUtil) The InstallUtil binary may ...
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false
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Use process monitoring to monitor the execution and arguments of InstallUtil.exe. Compare recent invocations of InstallUtil.exe with prior history of known good arguments and executed binaries to determine anomalous and potentially adversarial activity. Command arguments used before and after the InstallUtil.exe invoca...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
2.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2d3f5b3c-54ca-4f4d-bb1f-849346d31230
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-02T17:09:50.723000Z
2024-04-19T13:26:16.082000Z
Spearphishing Link
Adversaries may send spearphishing messages with a malicious link to elicit sensitive information that can be used during targeting. Spearphishing for information is an attempt to trick targets into divulging information, frequently credentials or other actionable information. Spearphishing for information frequently i...
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false
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Monitor for suspicious email activity, such as numerous accounts receiving messages from a single unusual/unknown sender. Filtering based on DKIM+SPF or header analysis can help detect when the email sender is spoofed.(Citation: Microsoft Anti Spoofing)(Citation: ACSC Email Spoofing) Monitor for references to uncatego...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "PRE" ]
1.6
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2db31dcd-54da-405d-acef-b9129b816ed6
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-11T18:27:15.774000Z
2023-08-11T20:24:03.069000Z
SSH
Adversaries may use [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078) to log into remote machines using Secure Shell (SSH). The adversary may then perform actions as the logged-on user. SSH is a protocol that allows authorized users to open remote shells on other computers. Many Linux and macOS versions come...
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false
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Use of SSH may be legitimate depending on the environment and how it’s used. Other factors, such as access patterns and activity that occurs after a remote login, may indicate suspicious or malicious behavior with SSH. Monitor for user accounts logged into systems they would not normally access or access patterns to mu...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2dbbdcd5-92cf-44c0-aea2-fe24783a6bc3
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-19T16:59:45.362000Z
2024-03-29T18:29:06.873000Z
Additional Cloud Roles
An adversary may add additional roles or permissions to an adversary-controlled cloud account to maintain persistent access to a tenant. For example, adversaries may update IAM policies in cloud-based environments or add a new global administrator in Office 365 environments.(Citation: AWS IAM Policies and Permissions)(...
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false
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Collect activity logs from IAM services and cloud administrator accounts to identify unusual activity in the assignment of roles to those accounts. Monitor for accounts assigned to admin roles that go over a certain threshold of known admins.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Office 365", "IaaS", "SaaS", "Google Workspace", "Azure AD" ]
2.4
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2de47683-f398-448f-b947-9abcc3e32fad
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-05T13:24:49.780000Z
2023-10-04T14:16:17.655000Z
Print Processors
Adversaries may abuse print processors to run malicious DLLs during system boot for persistence and/or privilege escalation. Print processors are DLLs that are loaded by the print spooler service, `spoolsv.exe`, during boot.(Citation: Microsoft Intro Print Processors) Adversaries may abuse the print spooler service by...
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false
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Monitor process API calls to <code>AddPrintProcessor</code> and <code>GetPrintProcessorDirectory</code>. New print processor DLLs are written to the print processor directory. Also monitor Registry writes to <code>HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Print\Environments\\[Windows architecture]\Print Processors\\[user defin...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2e34237d-8574-43f6-aace-ae2915de8597
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-02T19:05:18.137000Z
2024-01-31T14:09:27.066000Z
Spearphishing Attachment
Adversaries may send spearphishing emails with a malicious attachment in an attempt to gain access to victim systems. Spearphishing attachment is a specific variant of spearphishing. Spearphishing attachment is different from other forms of spearphishing in that it employs the use of malware attached to an email. All f...
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false
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Network intrusion detection systems and email gateways can be used to detect spearphishing with malicious attachments in transit. Detonation chambers may also be used to identify malicious attachments. Solutions can be signature and behavior based, but adversaries may construct attachments in a way to avoid these syste...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "macOS", "Windows", "Linux" ]
2.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2f41939b-54c3-41d6-8f8b-35f1ec18ed97
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2022-09-29T18:30:12.244000Z
2024-04-16T12:26:49.584000Z
Stripped Payloads
Adversaries may attempt to make a payload difficult to analyze by removing symbols, strings, and other human readable information. Scripts and executables may contain variables names and other strings that help developers document code functionality. Symbols are often created by an operating system’s `linker` when exec...
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false
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "macOS", "Linux", "Windows", "Network" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2f6b4ed7-fef1-44ba-bcb8-1b4beb610b64
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-12T14:09:53.107000Z
2021-07-26T22:51:20.448000Z
Component Object Model
Adversaries may use the Windows Component Object Model (COM) for local code execution. COM is an inter-process communication (IPC) component of the native Windows application programming interface (API) that enables interaction between software objects, or executable code that implements one or more interfaces.(Citatio...
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false
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Monitor for COM objects loading DLLs and other modules not typically associated with the application.(Citation: Enigma Outlook DCOM Lateral Movement Nov 2017) Enumeration of COM objects, via [Query Registry](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1012) or [PowerShell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/001), may a...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--2fee9321-3e71-4cf4-af24-d4d40d355b34
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-13T18:11:08.357000Z
2024-04-28T15:51:58.945000Z
DLL Search Order Hijacking
Adversaries may execute their own malicious payloads by hijacking the search order used to load DLLs. Windows systems use a common method to look for required DLLs to load into a program. (Citation: Microsoft Dynamic Link Library Search Order)(Citation: FireEye Hijacking July 2010) Hijacking DLL loads may be for the pu...
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false
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Monitor file systems for moving, renaming, replacing, or modifying DLLs. Changes in the set of DLLs that are loaded by a process (compared with past behavior) that do not correlate with known software, patches, etc., are suspicious. Monitor DLLs loaded into a process and detect DLLs that have the same file name but abn...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--30208d3e-0d6b-43c8-883e-44462a514619
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:27.985000Z
2024-01-02T13:35:57.680000Z
Automated Collection
Once established within a system or network, an adversary may use automated techniques for collecting internal data. Methods for performing this technique could include use of a [Command and Scripting Interpreter](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059) to search for and copy information fitting set criteria such as...
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false
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Depending on the method used, actions could include common file system commands and parameters on the command-line interface within batch files or scripts. A sequence of actions like this may be unusual, depending on the system and network environment. Automated collection may occur along with other techniques such as ...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "IaaS", "SaaS" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--30973a08-aed9-4edf-8604-9084ce1b5c4f
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:25.967000Z
2023-04-14T21:51:47.277000Z
Clipboard Data
Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications. For example, on Windows adversaries can access clipboard data by using <code>clip.exe</code> or <code>Get-Clipboard</code>.(Citation: MSDN Clipboard)(Citation: clip_win_server)(Citation: CISA_AA21_200B)...
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false
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Access to the clipboard is a legitimate function of many applications on an operating system. If an organization chooses to monitor for this behavior, then the data will likely need to be correlated against other suspicious or non-user-driven activity.
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "Windows", "macOS" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3120b9fa-23b8-4500-ae73-09494f607b7d
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-11T18:46:24.434000Z
2024-04-10T16:41:01.496000Z
Proc Filesystem
Adversaries may gather credentials from the proc filesystem or `/proc`. The proc filesystem is a pseudo-filesystem used as an interface to kernel data structures for Linux based systems managing virtual memory. For each process, the `/proc/<PID>/maps` file shows how memory is mapped within the process’s virtual address...
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false
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To obtain the passwords and hashes stored in memory, processes must open a maps file in the `/proc` filesystem for the process being analyzed. This file is stored under the path `/proc/PID/maps`, where the `PID` directory is the unique pid of the program being interrogated for such authentication data. The AuditD monit...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--31225cd3-cd46-4575-b287-c2c14011c074
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-01T00:49:05.467000Z
2021-04-15T02:49:14.664000Z
Botnet
Adversaries may buy, lease, or rent a network of compromised systems that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated tasks.(Citation: Norton Botnet) Adversaries may purchase a subscription to use an existing botnet from a booter/stresser serv...
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false
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Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566), [Endpoint Denial of Service](https://...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "PRE" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--315f51f0-6b03-4c1e-bfb2-84740afb8e21
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2021-01-22T16:08:40.629000Z
2022-03-25T13:18:55.310000Z
Password Managers
Adversaries may acquire user credentials from third-party password managers.(Citation: ise Password Manager February 2019) Password managers are applications designed to store user credentials, normally in an encrypted database. Credentials are typically accessible after a user provides a master password that unlocks t...
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false
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Consider monitoring API calls, file read events, and processes for suspicious activity that could indicate searching in process memory of password managers. Consider monitoring file reads surrounding known password manager applications.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--31a0a2ac-c67c-4a7e-b9ed-6a96477d4e8e
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-05T16:16:08.471000Z
2022-10-21T19:30:58.414000Z
Gatekeeper Bypass
Adversaries may modify file attributes and subvert Gatekeeper functionality to evade user prompts and execute untrusted programs. Gatekeeper is a set of technologies that act as layer of Apple’s security model to ensure only trusted applications are executed on a host. Gatekeeper was built on top of File Quarantine in ...
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The removal of the <code>com.apple.quarantine</code> flag by a user instead of the operating system is a suspicious action and should be examined further. Monitor and investigate attempts to modify extended file attributes with utilities such as <code>xattr</code>. Built-in system utilities may generate high false posi...
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1.2
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2021-03-17T20:33:20.127000Z
2023-04-15T00:21:55.791000Z
Drive-by Target
Adversaries may prepare an operational environment to infect systems that visit a website over the normal course of browsing. Endpoint systems may be compromised through browsing to adversary controlled sites, as in [Drive-by Compromise](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1189). In such cases, the user's web browser ...
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false
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If infrastructure or patterns in the malicious web content utilized to deliver a [Drive-by Compromise](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1189) have been previously identified, internet scanning may uncover when an adversary has staged web content for use in a strategic web compromise. Much of this activity will tak...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--322bad5a-1c49-4d23-ab79-76d641794afa
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:21.315000Z
2023-04-03T18:55:18.326000Z
System Service Discovery
Adversaries may try to gather information about registered local system services. Adversaries may obtain information about services using tools as well as OS utility commands such as <code>sc query</code>, <code>tasklist /svc</code>, <code>systemctl --type=service</code>, and <code>net start</code>. Adversaries may us...
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false
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities, such as Lateral Movement, based on the information obtained. Monitor processe...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "macOS", "Linux" ]
1.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3257eb21-f9a7-4430-8de1-d8b6e288f529
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:41.399000Z
2024-04-19T12:32:44.370000Z
Network Sniffing
Adversaries may passively sniff network traffic to capture information about an environment, including authentication material passed over the network. Network sniffing refers to using the network interface on a system to monitor or capture information sent over a wired or wireless connection. An adversary may place a ...
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false
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Detecting the events leading up to sniffing network traffic may be the best method of detection. From the host level, an adversary would likely need to perform a [Adversary-in-the-Middle](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1557) attack against other devices on a wired network in order to capture traffic that was not ...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Network", "IaaS" ]
1.6
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--32901740-b42c-4fdd-bc02-345b5dc57082
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-05T16:27:37.784000Z
2022-09-22T19:13:52.548000Z
Code Signing
Adversaries may create, acquire, or steal code signing materials to sign their malware or tools. Code signing provides a level of authenticity on a binary from the developer and a guarantee that the binary has not been tampered with. (Citation: Wikipedia Code Signing) The certificates used during an operation may be cr...
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false
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Collect and analyze signing certificate metadata on software that executes within the environment to look for unusual certificate characteristics and outliers.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3298ce88-1628-43b1-87d9-0b5336b193d7
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2019-08-30T18:07:27.741000Z
2023-09-29T16:11:43.530000Z
Data from Cloud Storage
Adversaries may access data from cloud storage. Many IaaS providers offer solutions for online data object storage such as Amazon S3, Azure Storage, and Google Cloud Storage. Similarly, SaaS enterprise platforms such as Office 365 and Google Workspace provide cloud-based document storage to users through services such...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1530", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1530" }, { "description": "Amazon. (2019, May 17). How can I secure the files in my Amazon S3 bucket?. Retrieved October 4, 2019.", "external_id": null, "source_...
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Monitor for unusual queries to the cloud provider's storage service. Activity originating from unexpected sources may indicate improper permissions are set that is allowing access to data. Additionally, detecting failed attempts by a user for a certain object, followed by escalation of privileges by the same user, and ...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "IaaS", "SaaS", "Google Workspace", "Office 365" ]
2.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--32ad5c86-2bcf-47d8-8fdc-d7f3d79a7490
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-02T14:30:05.252000Z
2022-03-25T19:24:18.545000Z
Runtime Data Manipulation
Adversaries may modify systems in order to manipulate the data as it is accessed and displayed to an end user, thus threatening the integrity of the data.(Citation: FireEye APT38 Oct 2018)(Citation: DOJ Lazarus Sony 2018) By manipulating runtime data, adversaries may attempt to affect a business process, organizational...
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false
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Inspect important application binary file hashes, locations, and modifications for suspicious/unexpected values.
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--341e222a-a6e3-4f6f-b69c-831d792b1580
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-04T12:58:40.678000Z
2023-07-28T18:29:56.525000Z
Credentials in Registry
Adversaries may search the Registry on compromised systems for insecurely stored credentials. The Windows Registry stores configuration information that can be used by the system or other programs. Adversaries may query the Registry looking for credentials and passwords that have been stored for use by other programs o...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1552.002", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1552/002" }, { "description": "netbiosX. (2017, April 19). Stored Credentials. Retrieved April 6, 2018.", "external_id": null, "source_name": "Pentestlab Sto...
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Monitor processes for applications that can be used to query the Registry, such as [Reg](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0075), and collect command parameters that may indicate credentials are being searched. Correlate activity with related suspicious behavior that may indicate an active intrusion to reduce false po...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3489cfc5-640f-4bb3-a103-9137b97de79f
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-12-14T16:46:06.044000Z
2023-09-29T19:44:43.870000Z
Network Share Discovery
Adversaries may look for folders and drives shared on remote systems as a means of identifying sources of information to gather as a precursor for Collection and to identify potential systems of interest for Lateral Movement. Networks often contain shared network drives and folders that enable users to access file dire...
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false
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities, such as Lateral Movement, based on the information obtained. Normal, benign s...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "macOS", "Windows", "Linux" ]
3.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--348f1eef-964b-4eb6-bb53-69b3dcb0c643
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:28.471000Z
2023-03-30T21:01:41.575000Z
Peripheral Device Discovery
Adversaries may attempt to gather information about attached peripheral devices and components connected to a computer system.(Citation: Peripheral Discovery Linux)(Citation: Peripheral Discovery macOS) Peripheral devices could include auxiliary resources that support a variety of functionalities such as keyboards, pri...
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false
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities based on the information obtained. Monitor processes and command-line argument...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--34a80bc4-80f2-46e6-94ff-f3265a4b657c
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2023-09-27T19:49:40.815000Z
2023-10-03T04:06:42.256000Z
Break Process Trees
An adversary may attempt to evade process tree-based analysis by modifying executed malware's parent process ID (PPID). If endpoint protection software leverages the “parent-child" relationship for detection, breaking this relationship could result in the adversary’s behavior not being associated with previous process ...
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false
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--34ab90a3-05f6-4259-8f21-621081fdaba5
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-02T15:49:03.815000Z
2021-04-15T03:33:02.476000Z
Network Topology
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network topology that can be used during targeting. Information about network topologies may include a variety of details, including the physical and/or logical arrangement of both external-facing and internal network environments. This information may also include ...
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false
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Much of this activity may have a very high occurrence and associated false positive rate, as well as potentially taking place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection difficult for defenders. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Initia...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--34b3f738-bd64-40e5-a112-29b0542bc8bf
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-01T01:41:08.652000Z
2021-10-17T16:07:08.549000Z
Code Signing Certificates
Adversaries may create self-signed code signing certificates that can be used during targeting. Code signing is the process of digitally signing executables and scripts to confirm the software author and guarantee that the code has not been altered or corrupted. Code signing provides a level of authenticity for a progr...
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false
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Consider analyzing self-signed code signing certificates for features that may be associated with the adversary and/or their developers, such as the thumbprint, algorithm used, validity period, and common name. Malware repositories can also be used to identify additional samples associated with the adversary and identi...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "PRE" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--34e793de-0274-4982-9c1a-246ed1c19dee
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-04T19:17:41.767000Z
2023-04-21T12:27:04.900000Z
Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification
Adversaries may modify file or directory permissions/attributes to evade access control lists (ACLs) and access protected files.(Citation: Hybrid Analysis Icacls1 June 2018)(Citation: Hybrid Analysis Icacls2 May 2018) File and directory permissions are commonly managed by ACLs configured by the file or directory owner,...
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false
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Monitor and investigate attempts to modify DACLs and file/directory ownership. Many of the commands used to modify DACLs and file/directory ownership are built-in system utilities and may generate a high false positive alert rate, so compare against baseline knowledge for how systems are typically used and correlate mo...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--34f1d81d-fe88-4f97-bd3b-a3164536255d
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2019-11-07T19:52:52.801000Z
2021-08-16T21:26:09.296000Z
Add-ins
Adversaries may abuse Microsoft Office add-ins to obtain persistence on a compromised system. Office add-ins can be used to add functionality to Office programs. (Citation: Microsoft Office Add-ins) There are different types of add-ins that can be used by the various Office products; including Word/Excel add-in Librari...
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false
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Monitor and validate the Office trusted locations on the file system and audit the Registry entries relevant for enabling add-ins.(Citation: GlobalDotName Jun 2019)(Citation: MRWLabs Office Persistence Add-ins) Collect process execution information including process IDs (PID) and parent process IDs (PPID) and look for...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Office 365" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--35187df2-31ed-43b6-a1f5-2f1d3d58d3f1
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2019-12-12T15:08:20.972000Z
2021-10-18T17:05:44.321000Z
Transport Agent
Adversaries may abuse Microsoft transport agents to establish persistent access to systems. Microsoft Exchange transport agents can operate on email messages passing through the transport pipeline to perform various tasks such as filtering spam, filtering malicious attachments, journaling, or adding a corporate signatu...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1505.002", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1505/002" }, { "description": "Microsoft. (2016, June 1). Transport agents. Retrieved June 24, 2019.", "external_id": null, "source_name": "Microsoft Transpo...
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Consider monitoring application logs for abnormal behavior that may indicate suspicious installation of application software components. Consider monitoring file locations associated with the installation of new application software components such as paths from which applications typically load such extensible compone...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "Windows" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--354a7f88-63fb-41b5-a801-ce3b377b36f1
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:04.307000Z
2023-03-30T21:01:40.871000Z
System Information Discovery
An adversary may attempt to get detailed information about the operating system and hardware, including version, patches, hotfixes, service packs, and architecture. Adversaries may use the information from [System Information Discovery](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1082) during automated discovery to shape foll...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1082", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1082" }, { "description": "Amazon. (n.d.). describe-instance-information. Retrieved March 3, 2020.", "external_id": null, "source_name": "Amazon Describe Instanc...
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System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment. Data and events should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a chain of behavior that could lead to other activities based on the information obtained. Monitor processes and command-line argument...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Network" ]
2.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--355be19c-ffc9-46d5-8d50-d6a036c675b6
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:56.776000Z
2024-01-17T22:52:23.454000Z
Application Layer Protocol
Adversaries may communicate using OSI application layer protocols to avoid detection/network filtering by blending in with existing traffic. Commands to the remote system, and often the results of those commands, will be embedded within the protocol traffic between the client and server. Adversaries may utilize many ...
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false
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Analyze network data for uncommon data flows (e.g., a client sending significantly more data than it receives from a server). Processes utilizing the network that do not normally have network communication or have never been seen before are suspicious. Analyze packet contents to detect application layer protocols that ...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Network" ]
2.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--356662f7-e315-4759-86c9-6214e2a50ff8
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2024-03-28T15:36:34.141000Z
2024-04-28T15:44:25.342000Z
AppDomainManager
Adversaries may execute their own malicious payloads by hijacking how the .NET `AppDomainManager` loads assemblies. The .NET framework uses the `AppDomainManager` class to create and manage one or more isolated runtime environments (called application domains) inside a process to host the execution of .NET applications...
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false
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--359b00ad-9425-420b-bba5-6de8d600cbc0
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-13T21:14:58.206000Z
2021-03-08T10:33:02.019000Z
Remote Data Staging
Adversaries may stage data collected from multiple systems in a central location or directory on one system prior to Exfiltration. Data may be kept in separate files or combined into one file through techniques such as [Archive Collected Data](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1560). Interactive command shells may b...
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false
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Processes that appear to be reading files from disparate locations and writing them to the same directory or file may be an indication of data being staged, especially if they are suspected of performing encryption or compression on the files, such as 7zip, RAR, ZIP, or zlib. Monitor publicly writeable directories, cen...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--35d30338-5bfa-41b0-a170-ec06dfd75f64
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2023-07-14T14:01:50.806000Z
2023-10-16T17:51:35.865000Z
Additional Container Cluster Roles
An adversary may add additional roles or permissions to an adversary-controlled user or service account to maintain persistent access to a container orchestration system. For example, an adversary with sufficient permissions may create a RoleBinding or a ClusterRoleBinding to bind a Role or ClusterRole to a Kubernetes ...
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false
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Containers" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--35dd844a-b219-4e2b-a6bb-efa9a75995a9
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:46.977000Z
2024-03-01T15:29:46.832000Z
Scheduled Task/Job
Adversaries may abuse task scheduling functionality to facilitate initial or recurring execution of malicious code. Utilities exist within all major operating systems to schedule programs or scripts to be executed at a specified date and time. A task can also be scheduled on a remote system, provided the proper authent...
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false
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Monitor scheduled task creation from common utilities using command-line invocation. Legitimate scheduled tasks may be created during installation of new software or through system administration functions. Look for changes to tasks that do not correlate with known software, patch cycles, etc. Suspicious program exec...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Linux", "macOS", "Containers" ]
2.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--365be77f-fc0e-42ee-bac8-4faf806d9336
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-24T14:38:49.266000Z
2022-04-19T17:33:16.346000Z
Msiexec
Adversaries may abuse msiexec.exe to proxy execution of malicious payloads. Msiexec.exe is the command-line utility for the Windows Installer and is thus commonly associated with executing installation packages (.msi).(Citation: Microsoft msiexec) The Msiexec.exe binary may also be digitally signed by Microsoft. Adver...
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false
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Use process monitoring to monitor the execution and arguments of msiexec.exe. Compare recent invocations of msiexec.exe with prior history of known good arguments and executed MSI files or DLLs to determine anomalous and potentially adversarial activity. Command arguments used before and after the invocation of msiexec...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
2.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--36aa137f-5166-41f8-b2f0-a4cfa1b4133e
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-02T15:47:59.457000Z
2021-04-15T03:34:22.917000Z
Network Trust Dependencies
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network trust dependencies that can be used during targeting. Information about network trusts may include a variety of details, including second or third-party organizations/domains (ex: managed service providers, contractors, etc.) that have connected (and potenti...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1590.003", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1590/003" }, { "description": "García, C. (2019, April 3). Pentesting Active Directory Forests. Retrieved October 20, 2020.", "external_id": null, "source_na...
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Much of this activity may have a very high occurrence and associated false positive rate, as well as potentially taking place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection difficult for defenders. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Initia...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "PRE" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--36b2a1d7-e09e-49bf-b45e-477076c2ec01
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-02T20:08:03.691000Z
2023-03-30T21:01:41.052000Z
Reflection Amplification
Adversaries may attempt to cause a denial of service (DoS) by reflecting a high-volume of network traffic to a target. This type of Network DoS takes advantage of a third-party server intermediary that hosts and will respond to a given spoofed source IP address. This third-party server is commonly termed a reflector. A...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1498.002", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1498/002" }, { "description": "Marek Majkowsk, Cloudflare. (2017, May 24). Reflections on reflection (attacks). Retrieved April 23, 2019.", "external_id": null, ...
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Detection of reflection amplification can sometimes be achieved before the traffic volume is sufficient to cause impact to the availability of the service, but such response time typically requires very aggressive monitoring and responsiveness or services provided by an upstream network service provider. Typical networ...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Azure AD", "Office 365", "SaaS", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Google Workspace" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3731fbcd-0e43-47ae-ae6c-d15e510f0d42
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-11T19:05:45.829000Z
2021-04-20T20:11:55.147000Z
Password Filter DLL
Adversaries may register malicious password filter dynamic link libraries (DLLs) into the authentication process to acquire user credentials as they are validated. Windows password filters are password policy enforcement mechanisms for both domain and local accounts. Filters are implemented as DLLs containing a metho...
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false
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Monitor for new, unfamiliar DLL files written to a domain controller and/or local computer. Monitor for changes to Registry entries for password filters (ex: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Notification Packages</code>) and correlate then investigate the DLL files these files reference. P...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
2.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--379809f6-2fac-42c1-bd2e-e9dee70b27f8
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2022-03-28T15:34:44.590000Z
2022-04-18T20:22:44.971000Z
Terminal Services DLL
Adversaries may abuse components of Terminal Services to enable persistent access to systems. Microsoft Terminal Services, renamed to Remote Desktop Services in some Windows Server OSs as of 2022, enable remote terminal connections to hosts. Terminal Services allows servers to transmit a full, interactive, graphical us...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1505.005", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1505/005" }, { "description": "James. (2019, July 14). @James_inthe_box. Retrieved March 28, 2022.", "external_id": null, "source_name": "James TermServ DLL"...
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Monitor for changes to Registry keys associated with <code>ServiceDll</code> and other subkey values under <code>HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\services\TermService\Parameters\</code>. Monitor unexpected changes and/or interactions with <code>termsrv.dll</code>, which is typically stored in <code>%SystemRoot%\System32\...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--37b11151-1776-4f8f-b328-30939fbf2ceb
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-09T14:07:54.329000Z
2024-03-01T19:06:05.126000Z
AppleScript
Adversaries may abuse AppleScript for execution. AppleScript is a macOS scripting language designed to control applications and parts of the OS via inter-application messages called AppleEvents.(Citation: Apple AppleScript) These AppleEvent messages can be sent independently or easily scripted with AppleScript. These e...
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false
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Monitor for execution of AppleScript through <code>osascript</code> and usage of the <code>NSAppleScript</code> and <code>OSAScript</code> APIs that may be related to other suspicious behavior occurring on the system. Scripts are likely to perform actions with various effects on a system that may generate events, depen...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "macOS" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--389735f1-f21c-4208-b8f0-f8031e7169b8
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-01-16T16:13:52.465000Z
2024-04-18T23:22:37.874000Z
Browser Extensions
Adversaries may abuse Internet browser extensions to establish persistent access to victim systems. Browser extensions or plugins are small programs that can add functionality and customize aspects of Internet browsers. They can be installed directly or through a browser's app store and generally have access and permis...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1176", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1176" }, { "description": "Brinkmann, M. (2017, September 19). First Chrome extension with JavaScript Crypto Miner detected. Retrieved November 16, 2017.", "external...
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Inventory and monitor browser extension installations that deviate from normal, expected, and benign extensions. Process and network monitoring can be used to detect browsers communicating with a C2 server. However, this may prove to be a difficult way of initially detecting a malicious extension depending on the natur...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--38eb0c22-6caf-46ce-8869-5964bd735858
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-20T15:31:43.613000Z
2023-03-30T21:01:43.164000Z
Service Exhaustion Flood
Adversaries may target the different network services provided by systems to conduct a denial of service (DoS). Adversaries often target the availability of DNS and web services, however others have been targeted as well.(Citation: Arbor AnnualDoSreport Jan 2018) Web server software can be attacked through a variety of...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1499.002", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1499/002" }, { "description": "ASERT Team, Netscout Arbor. (2012, April 24). DDoS Attacks on SSL: Something Old, Something New. Retrieved April 22, 2019.", "exte...
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Detection of Endpoint DoS can sometimes be achieved before the effect is sufficient to cause significant impact to the availability of the service, but such response time typically requires very aggressive monitoring and responsiveness. Typical network throughput monitoring tools such as netflow, SNMP, and custom scrip...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Azure AD", "Office 365", "SaaS", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Google Workspace" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--39131305-9282-45e4-ac3b-591d2d4fc3ef
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-11T14:28:40.064000Z
2022-04-28T16:05:10.755000Z
Compromise Hardware Supply Chain
Adversaries may manipulate hardware components in products prior to receipt by a final consumer for the purpose of data or system compromise. By modifying hardware or firmware in the supply chain, adversaries can insert a backdoor into consumer networks that may be difficult to detect and give the adversary a high degr...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1195.003", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1195/003" } ]
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Perform physical inspection of hardware to look for potential tampering. Perform integrity checking on pre-OS boot mechanisms that can be manipulated for malicious purposes.
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--391d824f-0ef1-47a0-b0ee-c59a75e27670
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:17.472000Z
2023-10-13T16:01:07.538000Z
Native API
Adversaries may interact with the native OS application programming interface (API) to execute behaviors. Native APIs provide a controlled means of calling low-level OS services within the kernel, such as those involving hardware/devices, memory, and processes.(Citation: NT API Windows)(Citation: Linux Kernel API) Thes...
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false
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Monitoring API calls may generate a significant amount of data and may not be useful for defense unless collected under specific circumstances, since benign use of API functions are common and may be difficult to distinguish from malicious behavior. Correlation of other events with behavior surrounding API function cal...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "macOS", "Linux" ]
2.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3975dbb5-0e1e-4f5b-bae1-cf2ab84b46dc
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2022-06-15T18:00:04.219000Z
2023-09-08T18:05:28.311000Z
Clear Network Connection History and Configurations
Adversaries may clear or remove evidence of malicious network connections in order to clean up traces of their operations. Configuration settings as well as various artifacts that highlight connection history may be created on a system and/or in application logs from behaviors that require network connections, such as ...
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false
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[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Network" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3986e7fd-a8e9-4ecb-bfc6-55920855912b
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-08-24T13:43:00.028000Z
2021-06-07T19:23:33.039000Z
AS-REP Roasting
Adversaries may reveal credentials of accounts that have disabled Kerberos preauthentication by [Password Cracking](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1110/002) Kerberos messages.(Citation: Harmj0y Roasting AS-REPs Jan 2017) Preauthentication offers protection against offline [Password Cracking](https://attack.mitr...
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false
[ { "description": null, "external_id": "T1558.004", "source_name": "mitre-attack", "url": "https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1558/004" }, { "description": "HarmJ0y. (2017, January 17). Roasting AS-REPs. Retrieved August 24, 2020.", "external_id": null, "source_name": "Harmj0y Roast...
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Enable Audit Kerberos Service Ticket Operations to log Kerberos TGS service ticket requests. Particularly investigate irregular patterns of activity (ex: accounts making numerous requests, Event ID 4768 and 4769, within a small time frame, especially if they also request RC4 encryption [Type 0x17], pre-authentication n...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows" ]
1.0
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--39cc9f64-cf74-4a48-a4d8-fe98c54a02e0
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-01T00:55:17.771000Z
2021-10-17T15:59:02.770000Z
Virtual Private Server
Adversaries may compromise third-party Virtual Private Servers (VPSs) that can be used during targeting. There exist a variety of cloud service providers that will sell virtual machines/containers as a service. Adversaries may compromise VPSs purchased by third-party entities. By compromising a VPS to use as infrastruc...
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false
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Once adversaries have provisioned software on a compromised VPS (ex: for use as a command and control server), internet scans may reveal VPSs that adversaries have compromised. Consider looking for identifiable patterns such as services listening, certificates in use, SSL/TLS negotiation features, or other response art...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "PRE" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3a32740a-11b0-4bcf-b0a9-3abd0f6d3cd5
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2024-03-29T18:07:04.743000Z
2024-04-28T15:58:48.119000Z
AutoHotKey & AutoIT
Adversaries may execute commands and perform malicious tasks using AutoIT and AutoHotKey automation scripts. AutoIT and AutoHotkey (AHK) are scripting languages that enable users to automate Windows tasks. These automation scripts can be used to perform a wide variety of actions, such as clicking on buttons, entering t...
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false
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[ "enterprise-attack" ]
true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-19T19:03:48.310000Z
2020-10-21T22:36:22.369000Z
Reduce Key Space
Adversaries may reduce the level of effort required to decrypt data transmitted over the network by reducing the cipher strength of encrypted communications.(Citation: Cisco Synful Knock Evolution) Adversaries can weaken the encryption software on a compromised network device by reducing the key size used by the softw...
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There is no documented method for defenders to directly identify behaviors that reduce encryption key space. Detection efforts may be focused on closely related adversary behaviors, such as [Modify System Image](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1601) and [Network Device CLI](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T105...
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-31T12:32:08.228000Z
2024-02-14T20:07:44.756000Z
Clear Command History
In addition to clearing system logs, an adversary may clear the command history of a compromised account to conceal the actions undertaken during an intrusion. Various command interpreters keep track of the commands users type in their terminal so that users can retrace what they've done. On Linux and macOS, these com...
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false
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User authentication, especially via remote terminal services like SSH, without new entries in that user's <code>~/.bash_history</code> is suspicious. Additionally, the removal/clearing of the <code>~/.bash_history</code> file can be an indicator of suspicious activity. Monitor for suspicious modifications or deletion ...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.5
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-04-18T17:59:24.739000Z
2022-05-05T05:06:38.938000Z
Indirect Command Execution
Adversaries may abuse utilities that allow for command execution to bypass security restrictions that limit the use of command-line interpreters. Various Windows utilities may be used to execute commands, possibly without invoking [cmd](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0106). For example, [Forfiles](https://attack.mi...
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false
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Monitor and analyze logs from host-based detection mechanisms, such as Sysmon, for events such as process creations that include or are resulting from parameters associated with invoking programs/commands/files and/or spawning child processes/network connections. (Citation: RSA Forfiles Aug 2017)
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.1
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:31:08.977000Z
2023-10-17T20:42:21.453000Z
Replication Through Removable Media
Adversaries may move onto systems, possibly those on disconnected or air-gapped networks, by copying malware to removable media and taking advantage of Autorun features when the media is inserted into a system and executes. In the case of Lateral Movement, this may occur through modification of executable files stored ...
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false
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Monitor file access on removable media. Detect processes that execute from removable media after it is mounted or when initiated by a user. If a remote access tool is used in this manner to move laterally, then additional actions are likely to occur after execution, such as opening network connections for Command and C...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3c4a2599-71ee-4405-ba1e-0e28414b4bc5
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:20.537000Z
2023-04-12T23:54:39.466000Z
Data from Local System
Adversaries may search local system sources, such as file systems and configuration files or local databases, to find files of interest and sensitive data prior to Exfiltration. Adversaries may do this using a [Command and Scripting Interpreter](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059), such as [cmd](https://attack....
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false
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Monitor processes and command-line arguments for actions that could be taken to collect files from a system. Remote access tools with built-in features may interact directly with the Windows API to gather data. Further, [Network Device CLI](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/008) commands may also be used to col...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Network" ]
1.6
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3ccef7ae-cb5e-48f6-8302-897105fbf55c
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-12-14T16:46:06.044000Z
2023-08-14T19:28:18.334000Z
Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information
Adversaries may use [Obfuscated Files or Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1027) to hide artifacts of an intrusion from analysis. They may require separate mechanisms to decode or deobfuscate that information depending on how they intend to use it. Methods for doing that include built-in functionality o...
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false
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Detecting the action of deobfuscating or decoding files or information may be difficult depending on the implementation. If the functionality is contained within malware and uses the Windows API, then attempting to detect malicious behavior before or after the action may yield better results than attempting to perform ...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3d1b9d7e-3921-4d25-845a-7d9f15c0da44
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2019-11-07T20:00:25.560000Z
2021-10-15T20:18:30.700000Z
Outlook Rules
Adversaries may abuse Microsoft Outlook rules to obtain persistence on a compromised system. Outlook rules allow a user to define automated behavior to manage email messages. A benign rule might, for example, automatically move an email to a particular folder in Outlook if it contains specific words from a specific sen...
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false
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Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to safely gather mail forwarding rules and custom forms in your mail environment as well as steps to interpret the output.(Citation: Microsoft Detect Outlook Forms) This PowerShell script is ineffective in gathering rules with modified `PRPR_RULE_MSG_NAME` and `PR_RULE_MSG_PRO...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Office 365" ]
1.1
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3d333250-30e4-4a82-9edc-756c68afc529
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-21T20:22:13.470000Z
2023-10-20T16:43:53.391000Z
Impair Defenses
Adversaries may maliciously modify components of a victim environment in order to hinder or disable defensive mechanisms. This not only involves impairing preventative defenses, such as firewalls and anti-virus, but also detection capabilities that defenders can use to audit activity and identify malicious behavior. Th...
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false
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Monitor processes and command-line arguments to see if security tools or logging services are killed or stop running. Monitor Registry edits for modifications to services and startup programs that correspond to security tools. Lack of log events may be suspicious. Monitor environment variables and APIs that can be le...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Office 365", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Containers", "Network" ]
1.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3d52e51e-f6db-4719-813c-48002a99f43a
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2022-05-27T14:30:01.904000Z
2022-10-21T14:21:57.991000Z
Cloud Accounts
Adversaries may compromise cloud accounts that can be used during targeting. Adversaries can use compromised cloud accounts to further their operations, including leveraging cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, or AWS S3 buckets for [Exfiltration to Cloud Storage](https://attack.mitre.org/techniq...
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false
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Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during exfiltration (ex: [Transfer Data to Cloud Account](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1537...
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attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-10-01T01:20:53.104000Z
2023-04-11T01:07:48.218000Z
Email Accounts
Adversaries may compromise email accounts that can be used during targeting. Adversaries can use compromised email accounts to further their operations, such as leveraging them to conduct [Phishing for Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1598), [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566), or lar...
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false
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Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Initial Access (ex: [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566)).
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.1
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2021-03-17T20:09:13.222000Z
2023-04-11T23:22:49.534000Z
Upload Malware
Adversaries may upload malware to third-party or adversary controlled infrastructure to make it accessible during targeting. Malicious software can include payloads, droppers, post-compromise tools, backdoors, and a variety of other malicious content. Adversaries may upload malware to support their operations, such as ...
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false
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If infrastructure or patterns in malware have been previously identified, internet scanning may uncover when an adversary has staged malware to make it accessible for targeting. Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detecti...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.2
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-04-18T17:59:24.739000Z
2024-02-26T14:23:37.009000Z
Supply Chain Compromise
Adversaries may manipulate products or product delivery mechanisms prior to receipt by a final consumer for the purpose of data or system compromise. Supply chain compromise can take place at any stage of the supply chain including: * Manipulation of development tools * Manipulation of a development environment * Man...
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false
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Use verification of distributed binaries through hash checking or other integrity checking mechanisms. Scan downloads for malicious signatures and attempt to test software and updates prior to deployment while taking note of potential suspicious activity. Perform physical inspection of hardware to look for potential ta...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "Windows", "macOS" ]
1.6
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3f886f2a-874f-4333-b794-aa6075009b1c
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-04-18T17:59:24.739000Z
2023-11-28T21:27:35.373000Z
Exploit Public-Facing Application
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network. The weakness in the system can be a software bug, a temporary glitch, or a misconfiguration. Exploited applications are often websites/web servers, but can also include databases (like SQL), standard servi...
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false
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Monitor application logs for abnormal behavior that may indicate attempted or successful exploitation. Use deep packet inspection to look for artifacts of common exploit traffic, such as SQL injection. Web Application Firewalls may detect improper inputs attempting exploitation.
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "IaaS", "Network", "Linux", "macOS", "Containers" ]
2.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3fc01293-ef5e-41c6-86ce-61f10706b64a
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-11T19:12:46.830000Z
2024-03-01T16:58:02.395000Z
Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets
Adversaries may attempt to subvert Kerberos authentication by stealing or forging Kerberos tickets to enable [Pass the Ticket](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1550/003). Kerberos is an authentication protocol widely used in modern Windows domain environments. In Kerberos environments, referred to as “realms”, ther...
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false
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Monitor for anomalous Kerberos activity, such as malformed or blank fields in Windows logon/logoff events (Event ID 4624, 4672, 4634), RC4 encryption within ticket granting tickets (TGTs), and ticket granting service (TGS) requests without preceding TGT requests.(Citation: ADSecurity Detecting Forged Tickets)(Citation:...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Linux", "macOS" ]
1.5
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--3fc9b85a-2862-4363-a64d-d692e3ffbee0
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-11T18:48:28.456000Z
2024-02-26T14:19:09.417000Z
Credentials from Password Stores
Adversaries may search for common password storage locations to obtain user credentials.(Citation: F-Secure The Dukes) Passwords are stored in several places on a system, depending on the operating system or application holding the credentials. There are also specific applications and services that store passwords to m...
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false
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Monitor system calls, file read events, and processes for suspicious activity that could indicate searching for a password or other activity related to performing keyword searches (e.g. password, pwd, login, store, secure, credentials, etc.) in process memory for credentials. File read events should be monitored surro...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "IaaS" ]
1.2
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--40597f16-0963-4249-bf4c-ac93b7fb9807
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-03-09T12:51:45.570000Z
2023-09-05T15:00:36.471000Z
Exfiltration Over Web Service
Adversaries may use an existing, legitimate external Web service to exfiltrate data rather than their primary command and control channel. Popular Web services acting as an exfiltration mechanism may give a significant amount of cover due to the likelihood that hosts within a network are already communicating with them...
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false
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Analyze network data for uncommon data flows (e.g., a client sending significantly more data than it receives from a server). Processes utilizing the network that do not normally have network communication or have never been seen before are suspicious. User behavior monitoring may help to detect abnormal patterns of ac...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Office 365", "SaaS", "Google Workspace" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--4061e78c-1284-44b4-9116-73e4ac3912f7
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-04-18T17:59:24.739000Z
2024-04-12T23:52:30.489000Z
Remote Access Software
An adversary may use legitimate desktop support and remote access software to establish an interactive command and control channel to target systems within networks. These services, such as `VNC`, `Team Viewer`, `AnyDesk`, `ScreenConnect`, `LogMein`, `AmmyyAdmin`, and other remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools,...
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false
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Monitor for applications and processes related to remote admin tools. Correlate activity with other suspicious behavior that may reduce false positives if these tools are used by legitimate users and administrators. Analyze network data for uncommon data flows (e.g., a client sending significantly more data than it re...
[ "enterprise-attack" ]
false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "Windows", "macOS" ]
2.3
attack-pattern
attack-pattern--40f5caa0-4cb7-4117-89fc-d421bb493df3
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-09-30T17:09:31.878000Z
2024-04-28T15:55:55.068000Z
Domains
Adversaries may acquire domains that can be used during targeting. Domain names are the human readable names used to represent one or more IP addresses. They can be purchased or, in some cases, acquired for free. Adversaries may use acquired domains for a variety of purposes, including for [Phishing](https://attack.mi...
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false
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Domain registration information is, by design, captured in public registration logs. Consider use of services that may aid in tracking of newly acquired domains, such as WHOIS databases and/or passive DNS. In some cases it may be possible to pivot on known pieces of domain registration information to uncover other infr...
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attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-20T21:08:52.529000Z
2020-03-29T18:27:30.891000Z
Archive via Library
An adversary may compress or encrypt data that is collected prior to exfiltration using 3rd party libraries. Many libraries exist that can archive data, including [Python](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/006) rarfile (Citation: PyPI RAR), libzip (Citation: libzip), and zlib (Citation: Zlib Github). Most libra...
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false
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Monitor processes for accesses to known archival libraries. This may yield a significant number of benign events, depending on how systems in the environment are typically used. Consider detecting writing of files with extensions and/or headers associated with compressed or encrypted file types. Detection efforts may ...
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-14T01:28:32.166000Z
2021-10-18T12:22:50.800000Z
Thread Execution Hijacking
Adversaries may inject malicious code into hijacked processes in order to evade process-based defenses as well as possibly elevate privileges. Thread Execution Hijacking is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process. Thread Execution Hijacking is commonly performed by suspend...
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false
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Monitoring Windows API calls indicative of the various types of code injection may generate a significant amount of data and may not be directly useful for defense unless collected under specific circumstances for known bad sequences of calls, since benign use of API functions may be common and difficult to distinguish...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.1
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:38.511000Z
2024-03-08T17:00:59.133000Z
Masquerading
Adversaries may attempt to manipulate features of their artifacts to make them appear legitimate or benign to users and/or security tools. Masquerading occurs when the name or location of an object, legitimate or malicious, is manipulated or abused for the sake of evading defenses and observation. This may include mani...
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false
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Collect file hashes; file names that do not match their expected hash are suspect. Perform file monitoring; files with known names but in unusual locations are suspect. Likewise, files that are modified outside of an update or patch are suspect. If file names are mismatched between the file name on disk and that of th...
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false
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Linux", "macOS", "Windows", "Containers" ]
1.7
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-24T14:56:24.231000Z
2020-11-10T18:29:31.094000Z
Application Shimming
Adversaries may establish persistence and/or elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by application shims. The Microsoft Windows Application Compatibility Infrastructure/Framework (Application Shim) was created to allow for backward compatibility of software as the operating system codebase changes ...
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false
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There are several public tools available that will detect shims that are currently available (Citation: Black Hat 2015 App Shim): * Shim-Process-Scanner - checks memory of every running process for any shim flags * Shim-Detector-Lite - detects installation of custom shim databases * Shim-Guard - monitors registry for ...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-02-04T12:47:23.631000Z
2024-04-15T21:33:12.892000Z
Unsecured Credentials
Adversaries may search compromised systems to find and obtain insecurely stored credentials. These credentials can be stored and/or misplaced in many locations on a system, including plaintext files (e.g. [Bash History](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1552/003)), operating system or application-specific repositori...
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false
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While detecting adversaries accessing credentials may be difficult without knowing they exist in the environment, it may be possible to detect adversary use of credentials they have obtained. Monitor the command-line arguments of executing processes for suspicious words or regular expressions that may indicate searchin...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
[ "Windows", "Azure AD", "Office 365", "SaaS", "IaaS", "Linux", "macOS", "Google Workspace", "Containers", "Network" ]
1.3
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-24T19:46:27.750000Z
2024-04-12T02:49:39.980000Z
Port Monitors
Adversaries may use port monitors to run an adversary supplied DLL during system boot for persistence or privilege escalation. A port monitor can be set through the <code>AddMonitor</code> API call to set a DLL to be loaded at startup.(Citation: AddMonitor) This DLL can be located in <code>C:\Windows\System32</code> an...
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false
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Monitor process API calls to <code>AddMonitor</code>.(Citation: AddMonitor) Monitor DLLs that are loaded by spoolsv.exe for DLLs that are abnormal. New DLLs written to the System32 directory that do not correlate with known good software or patching may be suspicious. Monitor Registry writes to <code>HKLM\SYSTEM\Curr...
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true
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1.2
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2022-07-08T21:04:03.739000Z
2023-04-12T20:56:32.743000Z
Clear Mailbox Data
Adversaries may modify mail and mail application data to remove evidence of their activity. Email applications allow users and other programs to export and delete mailbox data via command line tools or use of APIs. Mail application data can be emails, email metadata, or logs generated by the application or operating sy...
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false
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true
identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.1
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2020-01-10T16:01:15.995000Z
2022-04-20T16:42:05.094000Z
Login Hook
Adversaries may use a Login Hook to establish persistence executed upon user logon. A login hook is a plist file that points to a specific script to execute with root privileges upon user logon. The plist file is located in the <code>/Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow.plist</code> file and can be modified using...
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false
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Monitor logon scripts for unusual access by abnormal users or at abnormal times. Look for files added or modified by unusual accounts outside of normal administration duties. Monitor running process for actions that could be indicative of abnormal programs or executables running upon logon.
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attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2023-09-01T21:03:13.406000Z
2023-10-01T02:28:45.147000Z
Content Injection
Adversaries may gain access and continuously communicate with victims by injecting malicious content into systems through online network traffic. Rather than luring victims to malicious payloads hosted on a compromised website (i.e., [Drive-by Target](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1608/004) followed by [Drive-by...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2017-05-31T21:30:47.843000Z
2023-03-30T21:01:45.488000Z
Process Injection
Adversaries may inject code into processes in order to evade process-based defenses as well as possibly elevate privileges. Process injection is a method of executing arbitrary code in the address space of a separate live process. Running code in the context of another process may allow access to the process's memory, ...
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false
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Monitoring Windows API calls indicative of the various types of code injection may generate a significant amount of data and may not be directly useful for defense unless collected under specific circumstances for known bad sequences of calls, since benign use of API functions may be common and difficult to distinguish...
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.3
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2023-07-20T15:30:55.763000Z
2023-10-12T05:22:59.079000Z
Exfiltration Over Webhook
Adversaries may exfiltrate data to a webhook endpoint rather than over their primary command and control channel. Webhooks are simple mechanisms for allowing a server to push data over HTTP/S to a client without the need for the client to continuously poll the server.(Citation: RedHat Webhooks) Many public and commerci...
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false
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
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1.0
attack-pattern
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identity--c78cb6e5-0c4b-4611-8297-d1b8b55e40b5
2018-04-18T17:59:24.739000Z
2022-10-19T23:08:40.603000Z
Traffic Signaling
Adversaries may use traffic signaling to hide open ports or other malicious functionality used for persistence or command and control. Traffic signaling involves the use of a magic value or sequence that must be sent to a system to trigger a special response, such as opening a closed port or executing a malicious task....
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Record network packets sent to and from the system, looking for extraneous packets that do not belong to established flows. The Wake-on-LAN magic packet consists of 6 bytes of <code>FF</code> followed by sixteen repetitions of the target system's IEEE address. Seeing this string anywhere in a packet's payload may be i...
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2.4