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Adversary Threat Emulation Plan

Threat Actor: APT28

Desired Impact: Data Exfiltration

Emulation Plan

Adversary Emulation Plan for APT28 - Data Exfiltration Threat Actor

Desired Impact: Data Exfiltration

TA0010: Exfiltration

Techniques and MITRE ATT&CK Tactics:

1. Credentials

   [TA0006: Credential Access](https://cmndcntrl.notion.site/TA0006-Credential-Access-ba289320934d4815a451e63405d41888)

   • Tactic: Credential Access
   • Technique: Password Spraying (T1553.007, T1560)
   • Description: APT28 often employs credential spraying attacks to gather initial access to a network by attempting to guess common passwords for multiple accounts. This can be mitigated using strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits.

2. Process Discovery

   • Tactic: Execution
   • Technique: Process Discovery (T1057)
   • Description: APT28 may use process discovery to identify legitimate applications and services running on the network that can be exploited for data exfiltration. This can be mitigated by regularly monitoring system processes, using security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, and conducting regular vulnerability scans.

3. Network Sniffing

   • Tactic: Collection
   • Technique: Network Sniffing (T1090)
   • Description: APT28 may use network sniffers to intercept and exfiltrate sensitive data as it is transmitted over the network. This can be mitigated by using network intrusion detection/prevention systems (NIDS/NIPS), encryption, and implementing strict network access controls.

4. PowerShell

   • Tactic: Execution
   • Technique: PowerShell Execution (T1059)
   • Description: APT28 may use PowerShell to execute malicious scripts that can exfiltrate data from the compromised system. This can be mitigated by using restricted execution policies and regularly updating and patching the system.

5. Email Accounts

   • Tactic: Phishing
   • Technique: Spearphishing (T1498)
   • Description: APT28 may use spearphishing attacks to steal credentials or other sensitive information from users. This can be mitigated by educating employees about the importance of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and regularly reviewing security policies.

6. Drive-by Compromise

   • Tactic: Execution
   • Technique: Drive-by Compromise (T1487)
   • Description: APT28 may use malicious web content to execute scripts that can exfiltrate data from the compromised system. This can be mitigated by using web application firewalls (WAFs), ensuring that all web applications are regularly updated and patched, and conducting regular security assessments.

Mitigation Strategies:

1. Security Awareness Training:
   • Conduct regular security awareness training to educate employees on phishing tactics, password policies, and best practices for cybersecurity.
2. Access Controls:
   • Implement strict access controls by using role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
3. Network Security Measures:
   • Deploy network intrusion detection/prevention systems (NIDS/NIPS) to monitor and block malicious traffic.
   • Use encryption for data in transit and at rest.
   • Implement strict firewall policies to restrict access to sensitive systems and applications.