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Decoy Object
Definition
A Decoy Object is created and deployed for the purposes of deceiving attackers.
Synonyms: Lure.Technique Overview
Decoy objects are typically configured with detectable means of communication but do not have any legitimate business purpose. Any communication via or to these objects should be logged and analyzed to find potential indicators of compromise for a possible past or future attack against other systems.
Artifact Relationships:
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Technique Subclasses
There are 7 techniques in this category, Decoy Object.
| Name | ID | Definition | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decoy Object | D3-DO | A Decoy Object is created and deployed for the purposes of deceiving attackers. | Lure |
| - Decoy Public Release | D3-DPR | Issuing publicly released media to deceive adversaries. | |
| - Decoy File | D3-DF | A file created for the purposes of deceiving an adversary. | |
| - Decoy Session Token | D3-DST | An authentication token created for the purposes of deceiving an adversary. | |
| - Decoy Persona | D3-DP | Establishing a fake online identity to misdirect, deceive, and or interact with adversaries. | |
| - Decoy User Credential | D3-DUC | A Credential created for the purpose of deceiving an adversary. | |
| - Decoy Network Resource | D3-DNR | Deploying a network resource for the purposes of deceiving an adversary. |
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Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
Account Manipulation
Event Triggered Execution
Create or Modify System Process
Scheduled Task/Job
Modify Authentication Process
Server Software Component
Office Application Startup
Stealth
Masquerading
Hide Artifacts
XSL Script Processing
Indicator Removal
Access Token Manipulation
Hijack Execution Flow
Process Injection
Obfuscated Files or Information
System Binary Proxy Execution
Impair Defenses
Trusted Developer Utilities Proxy Execution
Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information
Rootkit
Execution
Software Deployment Tools
Hijack Execution Flow
Scheduled Task/Job
Trusted Developer Utilities Proxy Execution
User Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
Lateral Movement
Software Deployment Tools
Taint Shared Content
Use Alternate Authentication Material
Internal Spearphishing
Collection
Automated Collection
Data Staged
Data from Local System
Data from Information Repositories
Data from Network Shared Drive
Archive Collected Data
Email Collection
Credential Access
Unsecured Credentials
Brute Force
Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets
OS Credential Dumping
Keychain
Steal Web Session Cookie
Forge Web Credentials
Steal Application Access Token
Credentials from Password Stores
Forced Authentication
Modify Authentication Process
Steal or Forge Authentication Certificates
Impact
Data Encrypted for Impact
Data Manipulation
Defacement
Discovery
File and Directory Discovery
System Owner/User Discovery
Remote System Discovery
System Network Configuration Discovery
Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
Access Token Manipulation
Account Manipulation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
Process Injection
Event Triggered Execution
Create or Modify System Process
Scheduled Task/Job
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
Defense Impairment
Modify Authentication Process
Command and Control
Encrypted Channel
Application Layer Protocol
Exfiltration
Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol