Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Command and Scripting Interpreters (T1059) and Phishing (T1566) are the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
- Defenders can combat these techniques by implementing thorough incident response plans, education campaigns, MFA, and vigilant monitoring.
In a report by D3 Security, it was found that command and scripting interpreters (T1059) and phishing (T1566) are the most prevalent MITRE ATT&CK techniques in cyberattacks. Command and scripting interpreters were used in 52.22% of attacks, while phishing accounted for 15.44% of attacks. These common techniques highlight the importance of implementing effective defense strategies.
Command and Scripting Interpreters are utilized by attackers to automate malicious tasks such as data harvesting and payload extraction while evading detection. Defending against this technique requires a robust incident response plan combining detection, privilege monitoring, and script execution policies.
Phishing, on the other hand, targets victims with the goal of gaining access to sensitive information through coercion. Defenses against phishing involve frequent education campaigns to raise awareness among employees and prevent them from divulging crucial information.
Additionally, defending against credential access techniques like Brute Force attacks, Account Manipulation, and other MITRE ATT&CK tactics involves implementing measures such as strong passwords, multifactor authentication, continuous monitoring of logs, and automation of countermeasures upon detecting security breaches.
Overall, organizations must stay vigilant against these common attack techniques by adopting proactive defense strategies that encompass employee education, privileged access restrictions, and continuous monitoring to protect against potential security threats.
