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T1584.002 DNS Server Mappings

Adversaries may compromise third-party DNS servers that can be used during targeting. During post-compromise activity, adversaries may utilize DNS traffic for various tasks, including for Command and Control (ex: Application Layer Protocol). Instead of setting up their own DNS servers, adversaries may compromise third-party DNS servers in support of operations.

By compromising DNS servers, adversaries can alter DNS records. Such control can allow for redirection of an organization's traffic, facilitating Collection and Credential Access efforts for the adversary.(Citation: Talos DNSpionage Nov 2018)(Citation: FireEye DNS Hijack 2019) Adversaries may also be able to silently create subdomains pointed at malicious servers without tipping off the actual owner of the DNS server.(Citation: CiscoAngler)(Citation: Proofpoint Domain Shadowing)

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Mappings

Capability ID Capability Description Mapping Type ATT&CK ID ATT&CK Name
action.hacking.variety.Unknown Unknown related-to T1584.002 Compromise Infrastructure: DNS Server
action.malware.variety.C2 Command and control (C2) related-to T1584.002 Compromise Infrastructure: DNS Server
value_chain.distribution.variety.Compromised server malicious content added to a benign server, such as a webserver, by the actor, without the permission or necessarily knowledge of the server’s owner related-to T1584.002 Compromise Infrastructure: DNS Server
value_chain.non-distribution services.variety.Other The variety of non-distribution service required is known, but is not listed related-to T1584.002 Compromise Infrastructure: DNS Server