T1087.001: T1087.001
Essential information
- MITRE technique ID
T1087.001- Confidence
- 100/100
- Revoked
- No
- Published
- 21/02/2020 22:07
- Modified
- 21/04/2026 11:28
- Author / Source
- The MITRE Corporation
Aliases
Local Account
Platforms
windows macos linux ESXi
Description
Kill chain phases
| Kill chain | Phase |
|---|---|
| mitre-attack | discovery |
Marking (TLP)
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External references
Related entities
Intrusion sets, malware, reports, vulnerabilities, indicators and other entities linked to this technique.
Intrusion sets (APT) (35)
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[APT3](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0022) is a China-based threat group that researchers have attributed to China's Ministry of State Security.(Citation: FireEye Clandestine Wolf)(Citation: Recorded Future APT3 May 2017) This group is responsible…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Turla](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0010) is a cyber espionage threat group that has been attributed to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). They have compromised victims in over 50 countries since at least…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Moses Staff](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1009) is a suspected Iranian threat group that has primarily targeted Israeli companies since at least September 2021. [Moses Staff](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1009) openly stated their motivation in attacking Israeli…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
FishMonger usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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TA4557/FIN6 usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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APT42 usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[APT42](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1044) is an Iranian-sponsored threat group that conducts cyber espionage and surveillance.(Citation: Mandiant APT42-charms) The group primarily focuses on targets in the Middle East region, but has targeted…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
admin@338 usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[admin@338](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0018) is a China-based cyber threat group. It has previously used newsworthy events as lures to deliver malware and has primarily targeted organizations involved in financial, economic, and…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
PhantomRaven usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Fox Kitten](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0117) is threat actor with a suspected nexus to the Iranian government that has been active since at least 2017 against entities in the Middle East, North…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
RansomHub usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Mustang Panda](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0129) is a China-based cyber espionage threat actor that has been conducting operations since at least 2012. [Mustang Panda](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0129) has been known to use tailored phishing lures…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
Chimera usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Chimera](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0114) is a suspected China-based threat group that has been active since at least 2018 targeting the semiconductor industry in Taiwan as well as data from the airline…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
Malware (68)
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RATANKBA usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[RATANKBA](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0241) is a remote controller tool used by [Lazarus Group](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0032). [RATANKBA](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0241) has been used in attacks targeting financial institutions in Poland, Mexico, Uruguay, the United Kingdom, and Chile.…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
AlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Canister Worm usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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ZingDoor usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Latrodectus usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Latrodectus](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1160) is a Windows malware downloader that has been used since at least 2023 to download and execute additional payloads and modules. [Latrodectus](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1160) has most often been distributed…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
Bazar usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Bazar](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0534) is a downloader and backdoor that has been used since at least April 2020, with infections primarily against professional services, healthcare, manufacturing, IT, logistics and travel companies…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
DeedRAT usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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BitPaymer usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[BitPaymer](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0570) is a ransomware variant first observed in August 2017 targeting hospitals in the U.K. [BitPaymer](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0570) uses a unique encryption key, ransom note, and contact information for each…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
OSInfo usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[OSInfo](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0165) is a custom tool used by [APT3](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0022) to do internal discovery on a victim's computer and network. (Citation: Symantec Buckeye)
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
SHOTPUT usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[SHOTPUT](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0063) is a custom backdoor used by [APT3](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0022). (Citation: FireEye Clandestine Wolf)
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
RansomHub usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[RansomHub](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1212) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering with Windows, ESXi, Linux, and FreeBSD versions that has been in use since at least 2024 to target organizations in multiple sectors…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
SystemBC usesAlienVault Confidence 100
[SystemBC](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S9001) is a malware family offered as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) that is used to establish command and control and facilitate follow-on activity, including ransomware deployment.[SystemBC](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S9001) executes a variety…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
Reports (23)
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AlienVault Confidence 100 23 MITREs 21 IOCs 7 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 2 CVEs 20 MITREs 2 IOCs 2 Observables
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AlienVault Confidence 100 3 CVEs 19 MITREs 9 IOCs 8 Observables
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AlienVault Confidence 100 20 MITREs 10 IOCs 10 Observables
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19 MITREs 3 Malwares 32 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 19 MITREs 2 Malwares 1 IOC 1 Observable 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 24 MITREs 1 Malware 13 IOCs 13 Observables 1 APT
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3 CVEs 20 MITREs 13 Malwares 33 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 1 CVE 20 MITREs 17 IOCs 17 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 21 MITREs 2 Malwares 132 IOCs 132 Observables
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AlienVault Confidence 100 19 MITREs 2 Malwares 14 IOCs 14 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 1 CVE 18 MITREs 4 Malwares 3 IOCs 3 Observables
Vulnerabilities (CVE) (14)
May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and fixed after the was …
- Attack vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Published
- 14/05/2026
- Modified
- 18/06/2026
A vulnerability in the VPN web server of Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 25/09/2025
- Modified
- 21/12/2025
Campaign (2)
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Operation CuckooBees uses
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Operation Digital Eye uses
Tool (4)
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Pupy usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Pupy](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0192) is an open source, cross-platform (Windows, Linux, OSX, Android) remote administration and post-exploitation tool. (Citation: GitHub Pupy) It is written in Python and can be generated as…
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Net usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
The [Net](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0039) utility is a component of the Windows operating system. It is used in command-line operations for control of users, groups, services, and network connections. (Citation: Microsoft…
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BloodHound usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[BloodHound](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0521) is an Active Directory (AD) reconnaissance tool that can reveal hidden relationships and identify attack paths within an AD environment.(Citation: GitHub Bloodhound)(Citation: CrowdStrike BloodHound April 2018)(Citation: FoxIT…
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PowerSploit usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[PowerSploit](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0194) is an open source, offensive security framework comprised of [PowerShell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/001) modules and scripts that perform a wide range of tasks related to penetration testing such as code…
Course Of Action (1)
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Operating System Configuration mitigates