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ATTACK-T1598.001Active

Spearphishing Service

Statement

Adversaries may send spearphishing messages via third-party services 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 involves social engineering techniques, such as posing as a source with a reason to collect information (ex: Establish Accounts or Compromise Accounts) and/or sending multiple, seemingly urgent messages.

All forms of spearphishing are electronically delivered social engineering targeted at a specific individual, company, or industry. In this scenario, adversaries send messages through various social media services, personal webmail, and other non-enterprise controlled services.(Citation: ThreatPost Social Media Phishing) These services are more likely to have a less-strict security policy than an enterprise. As with most kinds of spearphishing, the goal is to generate rapport with the target or get the target's interest in some way. Adversaries may create fake social media accounts and message employees for potential job opportunities. Doing so allows a plausible reason for asking about services, policies, and information about their environment. Adversaries may also use information from previous reconnaissance efforts (ex: Social Media or Search Victim-Owned Websites) to craft persuasive and believable lures.

Location

Tactic
Reconnaissance

Technique Details

Identifier
ATTACK-T1598.001
Parent Technique
ATTACK-T1598
ATT&CK Page
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Tactics

Reconnaissance

Platforms

PRE

Detection

Detection of Spearphishing Service

Mitigations

User Training: User Training involves educating employees and contractors on recognizing, reporting, and preventing cyber threats that rely on human interaction, such as phishing, social engineering, and other manipulative techniques. Comprehensive training programs create a human firewall by empowering users to be an active component of the organization's cybersecurity defenses. This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures:

Create Comprehensive Training Programs:

  • Design training modules tailored to the organization's risk profile, covering topics such as phishing, password management, and incident reporting.
  • Provide role-specific training for high-risk employees, such as helpdesk staff or executives.

Use Simulated Exercises:

  • Conduct phishing simulations to measure user susceptibility and provide targeted follow-up training.
  • Run social engineering drills to evaluate employee responses and reinforce protocols.

Leverage Gamification and Engagement:

  • Introduce interactive learning methods such as quizzes, gamified challenges, and rewards for successful detection and reporting of threats.

Incorporate Security Policies into Onboarding:

  • Include cybersecurity training as part of the onboarding process for new employees.
  • Provide easy-to-understand materials outlining acceptable use policies and reporting procedures.

Regular Refresher Courses:

  • Update training materials to include emerging threats and techniques used by adversaries.
  • Ensure all employees complete periodic refresher courses to stay informed.

Emphasize Real-World Scenarios:

  • Use case studies of recent attacks to demonstrate the consequences of successful phishing or social engineering.
  • Discuss how specific employee actions can prevent or mitigate such attacks.
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ATTACK-T1589Gather Victim Identity InformationATTACK-T1589.001CredentialsATTACK-T1589.002Email AddressesATTACK-T1589.003Employee NamesATTACK-T1590Gather Victim Network InformationATTACK-T1590.001Domain PropertiesATTACK-T1590.002DNSATTACK-T1590.003Network Trust DependenciesATTACK-T1590.004Network TopologyATTACK-T1590.005IP AddressesATTACK-T1590.006Network Security AppliancesATTACK-T1591Gather Victim Org InformationATTACK-T1591.001Determine Physical LocationsATTACK-T1591.002Business RelationshipsATTACK-T1591.003Identify Business TempoATTACK-T1591.004Identify RolesATTACK-T1592Gather Victim Host InformationATTACK-T1592.001HardwareATTACK-T1592.002SoftwareATTACK-T1592.003FirmwareATTACK-T1592.004Client ConfigurationsATTACK-T1593Search Open Websites/DomainsATTACK-T1593.001Social MediaATTACK-T1593.002Search EnginesATTACK-T1593.003Code RepositoriesATTACK-T1594Search Victim-Owned WebsitesATTACK-T1595Active ScanningATTACK-T1595.001Scanning IP BlocksATTACK-T1595.002Vulnerability ScanningATTACK-T1595.003Wordlist ScanningATTACK-T1596Search Open Technical DatabasesATTACK-T1596.001DNS/Passive DNSATTACK-T1596.002WHOISATTACK-T1596.003Digital CertificatesATTACK-T1596.004CDNsATTACK-T1596.005Scan DatabasesATTACK-T1597Search Closed SourcesATTACK-T1597.001Threat Intel VendorsATTACK-T1597.002Purchase Technical DataATTACK-T1598Phishing for InformationATTACK-T1598.001Spearphishing ServiceATTACK-T1598.002Spearphishing AttachmentATTACK-T1598.003Spearphishing LinkATTACK-T1598.004Spearphishing VoiceATTACK-T1681Search Threat Vendor Data