Encrypted Channel: Symmetric Cryptography (T1573.001)

Tactic: Command and Control · Platforms: ESXi, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows

The interactive view maps 1 detection strategy, 1 mitigation, 14 threat groups, 166 software entries, 4 campaigns to this technique, alongside D3FEND countermeasures and data-component coverage.

Sub-technique of Encrypted Channel (T1573).

Overview

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.

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