ToddyCat

Adversaries may use utilities to compress and/or encrypt collected data prior to exfiltration. Many utilities include functionalities to compress, enc

Adversaries may search local system sources, such as file systems, configuration files, local databases, virtual machine files, or process memory, to

Adversaries may disable or modify host-based or network firewalls to impair defensive mechanisms and enable further action. Once an adversary has gath

Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of domain accounts. This information can help adversaries determine which domain accounts exist to aid in fol

Adversaries may obtain and abuse credentials of a domain account as a means of gaining Initial Access, Persistence, Privilege Escalation, or Defense E

Adversaries may attempt to find domain-level groups and permission settings. The knowledge of domain-level permission groups can help adversaries dete

Adversaries may exfiltrate data to a cloud storage service rather than over their primary command and control channel. Cloud storage services allow fo

Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network. The weakness in the system can be a

Adversaries may enumerate files and directories or may search in specific locations of a host or network share for certain information within a file s

Adversaries may use hidden windows to conceal malicious activity from the plain sight of users. In some cases, windows that would typically be display

Adversaries may enumerate local drives, disks, and/or volumes and their attributes like total or free space and volume serial number. This can be done

Adversaries may match or approximate the name or location of legitimate files, Registry keys, or other resources when naming/placing them. This is don

Adversaries may interact with the native OS application programming interface (API) to execute behaviors. Native APIs provide a controlled means of ca

Adversaries may use an OSI non-application layer protocol for communication between host and C2 server or among infected hosts within a network. The l

Adversaries may abuse PowerShell commands and scripts for execution. PowerShell is a powerful interactive command-line interface and scripting environ

Adversaries may attempt to get information about running processes on a system. Information obtained could be used to gain an understanding of common

Adversaries may stage data collected from multiple systems in a central location or directory on one system prior to Exfiltration. Data may be kept in

Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of other systems by IP address, hostname, or other logical identifier on a network that may be used for Later

Adversaries may use Valid Accounts to interact with a remote network share using Server Message Block (SM

Adversaries may abuse the Windows Task Scheduler to perform task scheduling for initial or recurring execution of malicious code. There are multiple w

Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of security software, configurations, defensive tools, and sensors that are installed on a system or in a clo

Adversaries may send spearphishing messages via third-party services in an attempt to gain access to victim systems. Spearphishing via service is a sp

Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of network connections to or from the compromised system they are currently accessing or from remote systems

Adversaries may abuse the Windows command shell for execution. The Windows command shell (cmd) is the prima

Adversaries may abuse Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to execute malicious commands and payloads. WMI is designed for programmers and is the

China Chopper is a Web Shell hosted on Web servers to prov

Cobalt Strike is a commercial, full-featured, remote access tool that bills itself as “adversary simulation

LoFiSe has been used by ToddyCat since at least 2023 to identify a

The Net utility is a component of the Windows operating system. It is used in command-line operations for c

Ninja is a malware developed in C++ that has been used by ToddyCat

Pcexter is an uploader that has been used by ToddyCat since at lea

Ping is an operating system utility commonly used to troubleshoot and verify network connections. (Citation

Samurai is a passive backdoor that has been used by ToddyCat since

netstat is an operating system utility that displays active TCP connections, listening ports, and network s