Description
Adversaries may compromise numerous third-party systems to form a botnet 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) Instead of purchasing/renting a botnet from a booter/stresser service, adversaries may build their own botnet by compromising numerous third-party systems.(Citation: Imperva DDoS for Hire) Adversaries may also conduct a takeover of an existing botnet, such as redirecting bots to adversary-controlled C2 servers.(Citation: Dell Dridex Oct 2015) With a botnet at their disposal, adversaries may perform follow-on activity such as large-scale Phishing or Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).
Platforms
Mitigations (1)
Pre-compromiseM1056
This technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on behaviors performed outside of the scope of enterprise defenses and controls.
Threat Groups (5)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G0125 | HAFNIUM | [HAFNIUM](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0125) has used compromised devices in covert networks to obfuscate communications.(Citation: Microsoft Silk... |
| G0001 | Axiom | [Axiom](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0001) has used large groups of compromised machines for use as proxy nodes.(Citation: Novetta-Axiom) |
| G0034 | Sandworm Team | [Sandworm Team](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0034) has used a large-scale botnet to target Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network devices.(Citati... |
| G0099 | APT-C-36 | [APT-C-36](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0099) has used a botnet management interface to control large numbers of compromised hosts.(Citation: Leve... |
| G1017 | Volt Typhoon | [Volt Typhoon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1017) has used compromised Cisco and NETGEAR end-of-life SOHO routers implanted with KV Botnet malwar... |
References
- Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit Threat Intelligence. (2015, October 13). Dridex (Bugat v5) Botnet Takeover Operation. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- Imperva. (n.d.). Booters, Stressers and DDoSers. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
- Norton. (n.d.). What is a botnet?. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1584.005 (Botnet)?
T1584.005 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Botnet'. It belongs to the Resource Development tactic(s). Adversaries may compromise numerous third-party systems to form a botnet that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated t...
How can T1584.005 be detected?
Detection of T1584.005 (Botnet) typically involves monitoring system logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry. Use SIEM rules, EDR solutions, and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activity associated with this technique.
What mitigations exist for T1584.005?
There are 1 documented mitigations for T1584.005. Key mitigations include: Pre-compromise.
Which threat groups use T1584.005?
Known threat groups using T1584.005 include: HAFNIUM, Axiom, Sandworm Team, APT-C-36, Volt Typhoon.