TA0006 · CREDENTIAL ACCESS
Network Sniffing
Adversaries may passively sniff network traffic to capture information about an environment, including authentication material passed over the network.
Detect it with
Detecting the events leading up to sniffing network traffic may be the best method of detection.
Why it matters on shift
Network Sniffing is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve credential access. 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 credential access, the next tactic is usually Discovery. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context