MITRE ATT&CK / T1573.001
T1573.001
Symmetric Cryptography
SUB-TECHNIQUE Command and Control
Description
Adversaries may employ a known symmetric encryption algorithm to conceal command and control traffic rather than relying on any inherent protections provided by a communication protocol. Symmetric encryption algorithms use the same key for plaintext encryption and ciphertext decryption. Common symmetric encryption algorithms include AES, DES, 3DES, Blowfish, and RC4.
Platforms
ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
Mitigations
- M1031 — Network Intrusion Prevention
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