TA0042 · RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Link Target
Adversaries may put in place resources that are referenced by a link that can be used during targeting.
Detect it with
If infrastructure or patterns in malicious web content have been previously identified, internet scanning may uncover when an adversary has staged web content to make it accessible for targeting.
Why it matters on shift
Link Target 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