T1518.001: T1518.001
Essential information
- MITRE technique ID
T1518.001- Confidence
- 100/100
- Revoked
- No
- Published
- 21/02/2020 22:16
- Modified
- 27/03/2026 01:11
- Author / Source
- The MITRE Corporation
Aliases
Security Software Discovery
Platforms
windows macos linux IaaS
Description
Kill chain phases
| Kill chain | Phase |
|---|---|
| mitre-attack | discovery |
Marking (TLP)
TLP:GREEN Copyright 2015-2025, The MITRE Corporation. MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK are registered trademarks of The MITRE Corporation.
External references
Related entities
Intrusion sets, malware, reports, vulnerabilities, indicators and other entities linked to this technique.
Intrusion sets (APT) (55)
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AlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Cobalt Group](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0080) is a financially motivated threat group that has primarily targeted financial institutions since at least 2016. The group has conducted intrusions to steal money via targeting…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Darkhotel](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0012) is a suspected South Korean threat group that has targeted victims primarily in East Asia since at least 2004. The group's name is based on cyber espionage…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
DragonBreath relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[FIN8](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0061) is a financially motivated threat group that has been active since at least January 2016, and known for targeting organizations in the hospitality, retail, entertainment, insurance, technology,…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
FROZEN#SHADOW relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Hive0145 relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Inception](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0100) is a cyber espionage group active since at least 2014. The group has targeted multiple industries and governmental entities primarily in Russia, but has also been active…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
LightBasin relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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LofyGang relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Lunar Spider relatedAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Malteiro relatedThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Malteiro](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1026) is a financially motivated criminal group that is likely based in Brazil and has been active since at least November 2019. The group operates and distributes the…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
Malware (81)
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Banshee Stealer usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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SocGholish usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[SocGholish](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1124) is a JavaScript-based loader malware that has been used since at least 2017. It has been observed in use against multiple sectors globally for initial access, primarily…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
XFiles usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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d3f@ckloader usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Remsec usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Remsec](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0125) is a modular backdoor that has been used by [Strider](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0041) and appears to have been designed primarily for espionage purposes. Many of its modules are written in…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
Moudoor usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[gh0st RAT](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0032) is a remote access tool (RAT). The source code is public and it has been used by multiple groups.(Citation: FireEye Hacking Team)(Citation: Arbor Musical Chairs Feb…
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 · -
Crimson usesFamily The MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Crimson](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0115) is a remote access Trojan that has been used by [Transparent Tribe](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0134) since at least 2016.(Citation: Proofpoint Operation Transparent Tribe March 2016)(Citation: Kaspersky Transparent Tribe August 2020)
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
plain-crypto-js usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Oblique RAT usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
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Guildma usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Astaroth](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0373) is a Trojan and information stealer known to affect companies in Europe, Brazil, and throughout Latin America. It has been known publicly since at least late 2017.…
First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 · -
Marte Beacon usesAlienVault Confidence 100First seen 01/01/1970 · Last seen 16/11/5138 ·
Reports (50)
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AlienVault Confidence 100 10 MITREs 33 IOCs 14 Observables
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AlienVault Confidence 100 18 MITREs 1 Malware 4 IOCs 4 Observables
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AlienVault Confidence 100 26 MITREs 1 Malware 29 IOCs 12 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 21 MITREs 5 Malwares 60 IOCs 21 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 18 MITREs 17 Malwares 12 IOCs 12 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 17 MITREs 1 Malware 12 IOCs 12 Observables 1 APT
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AlienVault Confidence 100 19 MITREs 1 Malware 34 IOCs 34 Observables
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Threat landscape — Belgium relatedConfidence 100 18 CVEs 200 MITREs 200 Malwares 20 APTs 26 Tools
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AlienVault Confidence 100 21 MITREs 2 Malwares 7 IOCs 7 Observables
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Threat landscape — insurance relatedConfidence 100 199 MITREs 11 APTs
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19 MITREs 2 Malwares 4 Observables
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1 CVE 21 MITREs 22 Malwares 3 Observables
Vulnerabilities (CVE) (15)
Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute …
- Attack vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- HIGH
- Published
- 24/04/2017
- Modified
- 22/04/2026
7-Zip Mark-of-the-Web Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of 7-Zip. User interaction …
- Attack vector
- Local
- Published
- 06/02/2025
- Modified
- 21/12/2025
Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP, to compromise Oracle WebLogic …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 01/05/2023
- Modified
- 21/12/2025
Veeam Backup & Replication Cloud Connect component contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user operating within …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 22/08/2023
- Modified
- 27/05/2026
Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom, which are managed file transfer products, contain an unrestricted file upload and download vulnerability that can lead …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 13/12/2024
- Modified
- 21/12/2025
Microsoft's Netlogon Remote Protocol (MS-NRPC) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when an attacker establishes a vulnerable Netlogon secure channel connection to a …
- Attack vector
- Local
- Published
- 03/11/2021
- Modified
- 27/05/2026
BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA)contain an OS command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 13/02/2026
- Modified
- 20/02/2026
Broadcom VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools contain a privilege defined with unsafe actions vulnerability. A malicious local actor with non-administrative privileges …
- Attack vector
- Local
- Published
- 30/10/2025
- Modified
- 21/12/2025
Microsoft Office and WordPad contain an unspecified vulnerability due to the way the applications parse specially crafted files. Successful exploitation allows for …
- Attack vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Published
- 12/04/2017
- Modified
- 22/04/2026
Memory overflow vulnerability leading to Remote Code Execution and/or Denial of Service in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when NetScaler is configured …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 26/08/2025
- Modified
- 27/05/2026
Oracle Solaris and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit contain an unspecified vulnerability causing high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected …
- Published
- 03/11/2021
- Modified
- 20/04/2026
A vulnerability in the RADIUS subsystem implementation of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to …
- Attack vector
- Network
- Published
- 14/08/2025
- Modified
- 27/05/2026
Campaign (1)
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KV Botnet Activity uses
Tool (2)
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Brute Ratel C4 usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[Brute Ratel C4](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1063) is a commercial red-teaming and adversarial attack simulation tool that first appeared in December 2020. [Brute Ratel C4](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1063) was specifically designed to avoid detection by…
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netsh usesThe MITRE Corporation Confidence 100
[netsh](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0108) is a scripting utility used to interact with networking components on local or remote systems. (Citation: TechNet Netsh)