TA0003 · PERSISTENCE
Multi-Factor Authentication
T1556.006Sub-technique of Modify Authentication ProcessWindows · SaaS · IaaS · Linux · macOS · Office Suite · Identity Providerattack.mitre.org
Adversaries may disable or modify multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms to enable persistent access to compromised accounts.
Detect it with
No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.
Why it matters on shift
Multi-Factor Authentication is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve persistence. 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 persistence, the next tactic is usually Privilege Escalation. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
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