TA0042 · RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Botnet
Adversaries may compromise numerous third-party systems to form a botnet that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated tasks.
Detect it with
Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult.
Why it matters on shift
Botnet is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve resource development. 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 resource development, the next tactic is usually Initial Access. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context