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T1588.001: T1588.001

View on MITRE ATT&CK The MITRE Corporation · Published 16/12/2025 19:38 · Modified 27/03/2026 01:10

Essential information

MITRE technique ID
T1588.001
Confidence
100/100
Revoked
No
Published
16/12/2025 19:38
Modified
27/03/2026 01:10
Author / Source
The MITRE Corporation

Aliases

Malware

Platforms

PRE

Description

Adversaries may buy, steal, or download malware that can be used during targeting. Malicious software can include payloads, droppers, post-compromise tools, backdoors, packers, and C2 protocols. Adversaries may acquire malware to support their operations, obtaining a means for maintaining control of remote machines, evading defenses, and executing post-compromise behaviors. In addition to downloading free malware from the internet, adversaries may purchase these capabilities from third-party entities. Third-party entities can include technology companies that specialize in malware development, criminal marketplaces (including Malware-as-a-Service, or MaaS), or from individuals. In addition to purchasing malware, adversaries may steal and repurpose malware from third-party entities (including other adversaries).

Kill chain phases

Kill chainPhase
mitre-attack resource-development

Marking (TLP)

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