TA0002 · EXECUTION
Malicious Link
An adversary may rely upon a user clicking a malicious link in order to gain execution. Users may be subjected to social engineering to get them to click on a link that will lead to code execution.
Detect it with
Inspect network traffic for indications that a user visited a malicious site, such as links included in phishing campaigns directed at your organization.
Why it matters on shift
Malicious Link is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve execution. 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 execution, the next tactic is usually Persistence. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context