ftp

S0095

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About this tool

ftp is a utility commonly available with operating systems to transfer information over the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Adversaries can use it to transfer other tools onto a system or to exfiltrate data.

Techniques used3

Procedure examples3

TechniqueProcedure example
T1048.003
Exfiltration Over Unencrypted Non-C2 Protocol

ftp may be used to exfiltrate data separate from the main command and control protocol.

T1105
Ingress Tool Transfer

ftp may be abused by adversaries to transfer tools or files from an external system into a compromised environment.

T1570
Lateral Tool Transfer

ftp may be abused by adversaries to transfer tools or files between systems within a compromised environment.

Groups that use it5

Campaigns2

References2

  1. Linux FTP Open source
    N/A. (n.d.). ftp(1) - Linux man page. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  2. Microsoft FTP Open source
    Microsoft. (2021, July 21). ftp. Retrieved February 25, 2022.

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