T0859 · ATT&CK technique
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2 actors on record using it
Every mark is an actor ATT&CK records using this technique. Red ones also exploit a CVE in CISA KEV.
Open T0859 on attack.mitre.orgAdversaries may steal the credentials of a specific user or service account using credential access techniques. In some cases, default credentials for control system devices may be publicly available. Compromised credentials may be used to bypass access controls placed on various resources on hosts and within the network, and may even be used for persistent access to remote systems. Compromised and default credentials may also grant an adversary increased privilege to specific systems and devices or access to restricted areas of the network. Adversaries may choose not to use malware or tools,…
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Every one of the 2 is a mark on the map. Named now: 1 to 2, most on record first.
Zoom in on the map and the dots under the middle of it are named where they are.
Data as of 2026-11-15. CVE List through 2026-11-15 · EPSS of 2026-11-15 · CISA KEV checked 2026-11-15. Sources: MITRE ATT&CK (© The MITRE Corporation, reproduced and distributed with its permission), the MISP Galaxy (CC0), and CyberSIXT's own coverage.