Description
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's networks that can be used during targeting. Information about networks may include a variety of details, including administrative data (ex: IP ranges, domain names, etc.) as well as specifics regarding its topology and operations.
Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct collection actions via Active Scanning or Phishing for Information. Information about networks may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: Search Open Technical Databases).(Citation: WHOIS)(Citation: DNS Dumpster)(Citation: Circl Passive DNS) Gathering this information may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: Active Scanning or Search Open Websites/Domains), establishing operational resources (ex: Acquire Infrastructure or Compromise Infrastructure), and/or initial access (ex: Trusted Relationship).
Platforms
Sub-Techniques (6)
Domain Properties
T1590.002DNS
T1590.003Network Trust Dependencies
T1590.004Network Topology
T1590.005IP Addresses
T1590.006Network Security Appliances
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. Efforts should focus on minimizing the amount and sensitivity of data available to external parties.
Threat Groups (3)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G1017 | Volt Typhoon | [Volt Typhoon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1017) has conducted extensive pre-compromise reconnaissance to learn about the target organization’s n... |
| G0119 | Indrik Spider | [Indrik Spider](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0119) has downloaded tools, such as the Advanced Port Scanner utility and Lansweeper, to conduct inte... |
| G0125 | HAFNIUM | [HAFNIUM](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0125) gathered the fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) for targeted Exchange servers in the victim's envir... |
References
- CIRCL Computer Incident Response Center. (n.d.). Passive DNS. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- Hacker Target. (n.d.). DNS Dumpster. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- NTT America. (n.d.). Whois Lookup. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1590 (Gather Victim Network Information)?
T1590 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Gather Victim Network Information'. It belongs to the Reconnaissance tactic(s). Adversaries may gather information about the victim's networks that can be used during targeting. Information about networks may include a variety of details, including administrative data (ex: IP ran...
How can T1590 be detected?
Detection of T1590 (Gather Victim Network Information) 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 T1590?
There are 1 documented mitigations for T1590. Key mitigations include: Pre-compromise.
Which threat groups use T1590?
Known threat groups using T1590 include: Volt Typhoon, Indrik Spider, HAFNIUM.