TA0040 · IMPACT
Compute Hijacking
T1496.001Sub-technique of Resource HijackingWindows · IaaS · Linux · macOS · Containersattack.mitre.org
Adversaries may leverage the compute resources of co-opted systems to complete resource-intensive tasks, which may impact system and/or hosted service availability.
Detect it with
No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.
Why it matters on shift
Compute Hijacking is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve impact. 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 impact, the next tactic is usually Impact. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context