TA0009 · COLLECTION
Data from Information Repositories
Adversaries may leverage information repositories to mine valuable information.
Detect it with
As information repositories generally have a considerably large user base, detection of malicious use can be non-trivial.
Why it matters on shift
Data from Information Repositories is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve collection. 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 collection, the next tactic is usually Command and Control. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
5 sub-techniques
How it shows up in practice
- T1213.001
Confluence
Adversaries may leverage Confluence repositories to mine valuable information.
- T1213.002
Sharepoint
Adversaries may leverage the SharePoint repository as a source to mine valuable information. SharePoint will often contain useful information for an adversary to learn about the structure and functionality of the internal network and systems.
- T1213.003
Code Repositories
Adversaries may leverage code repositories to collect valuable information. Code repositories are tools/services that store source code and automate software builds.
- T1213.004
Customer Relationship Management Software
Adversaries may leverage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to mine valuable information. CRM software is used to assist organizations in tracking and managing customer interactions, as well as storing customer data.
- T1213.005
Messaging Applications
Adversaries may leverage chat and messaging applications, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, and Slack, to mine valuable information.
Kill-chain context