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T1583.005 · ATT&CK technique

Botnet

3 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 T1583.005 on attack.mitre.org

Adversaries may buy, lease, or rent a network of compromised systems that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated tasks. Adversaries may purchase a subscription to use an existing botnet from a booter/stresser service.

Source: MITRE ATT&CK, T1583.005. © 2026 The MITRE Corporation. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of The MITRE Corporation.

Every one of the 3 is a mark on the map. Named now: 1 to 3, most on record first.

  1. Ke3changChina1 CVE · 46 techniques · 11 software · 1 in CISA KEV
  2. Silk TyphoonChina44 techniques · 6 software
  3. APT5China1 CVE · 29 techniques · 13 software · 1 in CISA KEV

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.