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TA0042 · RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Malware

T1587.001Sub-technique of Develop CapabilitiesPREattack.mitre.org

Adversaries may develop malware and malware components that can be used during targeting.

Detect it with

Consider analyzing malware for features that may be associated with the adversary and/or their developers, such as compiler used, debugging artifacts, or code similarities.

Why it matters on shift

Malware 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

← beforeReconnaissanceResource Developmentafter →Initial Access