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.1 Instead of purchasing/renting a botnet from a booter/stresser service, adversaries may build their own botnet by compromising numerous third-party systems.2 Adversaries may also conduct a takeover of an existing botnet, such as redirecting bots to adversary-controlled C2 servers.3 With a botnet at their disposal, adversaries may perform follow-on activity such as large-scale Phishing or Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).
- Norton Botnet
- Imperva DDoS for Hire
- Dell Dridex Oct 2015
Groups using this technique
| Group | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| grp_g0001 | Axiom | China |
| grp_g1017 | Volt Typhoon | — |
| grp_g0099 | APT-C-36 | — |
| grp_g0125 | HAFNIUM | — |
| grp_g0034 | Sandworm Team | Russia |
Claims
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