Adversaries may buy, lease, or rent a network of compromised systems that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated tasks.[1] Adversaries may purchase a subscription to use an existing botnet from a booter/stresser service.
Internet-facing edge devices and related network appliances that are end-of-life (EOL) and unsupported by their manufacturers are commonly acquired for botnet activities. Adversaries may lease operational relay box (ORB) networks – consisting of virtual private servers (VPS), small office/home office (SOHO) routers, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices – to serve as a botnet.[2]
With a botnet at their disposal, adversaries may perform follow-on activity such as large-scale Phishing or Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).[3],[4],[5],[6] Acquired botnets may also be used to support Command and Control activity, such as Hide Infrastructure through an established Proxy network.
References
- Norton. (n.d.). What is a botnet?. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
- Raggi, Michael. (2024, May 22). IOC Extinction? China-Nexus Cyber Espionage Actors Use ORB Networks to Raise Cost on Defenders. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- Imperva. (n.d.). Booters, Stressers and DDoSers. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
- Brian Krebs. (2017, January 18). Who is Anna-Senpai, the Mirai Worm Author?. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- Brian Krebs. (2016, October 31). Hackforums Shutters Booter Service Bazaar. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- Brian Krebs. (2016, October 27). Are the Days of “Booter” Services Numbered?. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
Länkade ärenden
| Länktyp | Ärende |
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| is related to | Techniques |
| is blocked by | Pre-compromise |
| is blocked by | Detection of Botnet |
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