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Adversaries may compromise cloud accounts that can be used during targeting.
Passed 22 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 18 of 23 without it.
and 1 more in the full report
4 fixed18 passed either way1 still failing0 broke
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One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
What is the parent technique ID and parent technique name for cloud accounts in the MITRE ATT&CK Resource Development tactic?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Identifies parent technique ID as T1586. | Passed | Passed |
| Identifies parent technique name as Compromise Accounts. | Missed | Passed |
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Sub-technique of: T1586
Adversaries may compromise cloud accounts that can be used during targeting. Adversaries can use compromised cloud accounts to further their operations, including leveraging cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, or AWS S3 buckets for Exfiltration to Cloud Storage or to Upload Tools. Cloud accounts can also be used in the acquisition of infrastructure, such as Virtual Private Servers or Serverless infrastructure. Additionally, cloud-based messaging services such as Twilio, SendGrid, AWS End User Messaging, AWS SNS (Simple Notification Service), or AWS SES (Simple Email Service) may be leveraged for spam or Phishing. Compromising cloud accounts may allow adversaries to develop sophisticated capabilities without managing their own servers.
A variety of methods exist for compromising cloud accounts, such as gathering credentials via Phishing for Information, purchasing credentials from third-party sites, conducting Password Spraying attacks, or attempting to Steal Application Access Tokens. Prior to compromising cloud accounts, adversaries may conduct Reconnaissance to inform decisions about which accounts to compromise to further their operation. In some cases, adversaries may target privileged service provider accounts with the intent of leveraging a Trusted Relationship between service providers and their customers.
Platforms: PRE
Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Cloud Accounts by examining the target platforms (PRE).
Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1586.003 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
This technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on behaviors performed outside of the scope of enterprise defenses and controls.
test cases passed, vs 18 / 23 without
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