Description
Adversaries may gather the victim's physical location(s) that can be used during targeting. Information about physical locations of a target organization may include a variety of details, including where key resources and infrastructure are housed. Physical locations may also indicate what legal jurisdiction and/or authorities the victim operates within.
Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct elicitation via Phishing for Information. Physical locations of a target organization may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: Search Victim-Owned Websites or Social Media).(Citation: ThreatPost Broadvoice Leak)(Citation: SEC EDGAR Search) Gathering this information may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: Phishing for Information or Search Open Websites/Domains), establishing operational resources (ex: Develop Capabilities or Obtain Capabilities), and/or initial access (ex: Phishing or Hardware Additions).
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. Efforts should focus on minimizing the amount and sensitivity of data available to external parties.
Threat Groups (1)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G0059 | Magic Hound | [Magic Hound](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0059) has collected location information from visitors to their phishing sites.(Citation: Google Iran T... |
References
- Seals, T. (2020, October 15). Broadvoice Leak Exposes 350M Records, Personal Voicemail Transcripts. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- U.S. SEC. (n.d.). EDGAR - Search and Access. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1591.001 (Determine Physical Locations)?
T1591.001 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Determine Physical Locations'. It belongs to the Reconnaissance tactic(s). Adversaries may gather the victim's physical location(s) that can be used during targeting. Information about physical locations of a target organization may include a variety of details, including wh...
How can T1591.001 be detected?
Detection of T1591.001 (Determine Physical Locations) 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 T1591.001?
There are 1 documented mitigations for T1591.001. Key mitigations include: Pre-compromise.
Which threat groups use T1591.001?
Known threat groups using T1591.001 include: Magic Hound.