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Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol - T1048

(Enterprise Technique)

Subtechniques



Definition

Adversaries may steal data by exfiltrating it over a different protocol than that of the existing command and control channel. The data may also be sent to an alternate network location from the main command and control server.


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