Sub-technique of T1585 Establish Accounts.View on attack.mitre.org
Adversaries may create accounts with cloud providers that can be used during targeting. Adversaries can use cloud accounts to further their operations, including leveraging cloud storage services such as Dropbox, MEGA, 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. Establishing cloud accounts may allow adversaries to develop sophisticated capabilities without managing their own servers.
Creating Cloud Accounts may also require adversaries to establish Email Accounts to register with the cloud provider.
Rules on DetectionCode tagged with T1585.003.
None recorded.
| Used by | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| GroupStorm-1811 | Storm-1811 has created malicious accounts to enable activity via Microsoft Teams, typically spoofing various IT support and helpdesk themes. |
| Used by | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| CampaignOperation AkaiRyū | During Operation AkaiRyū, MirrorFace established OneDrive accounts to host malicious payloads. |
| CampaignOuter Space | During Outer Space, OilRig created M365 email accounts to be used as part of C2. |
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