TA0006 · CREDENTIAL ACCESS
Exploitation for Credential Access
Adversaries may exploit software vulnerabilities in an attempt to collect credentials.
Detect it with
Detecting software exploitation may be difficult depending on the tools available. Software exploits may not always succeed or may cause the exploited process to become unstable or crash.
Why it matters on shift
Exploitation for Credential Access 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