TA0007 · DISCOVERY
System Network Configuration Discovery
Adversaries may look for details about the network configuration and settings, such as IP and/or MAC addresses, of systems they access or through information discovery of remote systems.
Detect it with
System and network discovery techniques normally occur throughout an operation as an adversary learns the environment.
Why it matters on shift
System Network Configuration Discovery is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve discovery. Recognising it in telemetry lets you name the technique in your ticket and pivot to what came before and after.
What to look for next
After discovery, the next tactic is usually Lateral Movement. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
2 sub-techniques
How it shows up in practice
- T1016.001
Internet Connection Discovery
Adversaries may check for Internet connectivity on compromised systems. This may be performed during automated discovery and can be accomplished in numerous ways such as using Ping, tracert , and GET requests to websites.
- T1016.002
Wi-Fi Discovery
Adversaries may search for information about Wi-Fi networks, such as network names and passwords, on compromised systems.
Kill-chain context