Rogue FTP/SFTP Server

This element involves setting up a fake file transfer server (FTP or SFTP) that mimics a legitimate one but captures attacker credentials and files, and logs their activities.

Fake Social Media Posts

This element involves creating fake social media posts or activity that appear to originate from the user but are actually designed to mislead or deceive attackers.

Hunting 4 Two Way Phish

Attackers are using phishing emails to deliver malicious Microsoft Visio attachments that redirect to credential harvesting pages.

Suspected TTPs:

  • Spearphishing Attachment [T1566.001]
  • Exploit Public-Facing Application [T1190]
  • Drive-by Compromise [T1189]
  • Command and Control [T1071]
  • Exfiltration [TA0010]
  • Impact [TA0040]

Engage Report: Real phishing is only two step phishing

Threat actors initiate the attack by sending phishing emails from compromised accounts. These emails often contain a Microsoft Visio (.vsdx) file hosted on SharePoint, which is used to deliver malicious URLs.

Fake Print Jobs

This element involves creating fake print jobs that appear to contain sensitive or confidential information but are actually filled with fabricated data or trigger alerts upon printing.

Honeyfile Documents

This element involves creating fake office documents (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, text documents) that appear to contain sensitive or confidential information but are actually filled with fabricated data or trigger alerts upon access.