T1008: Fallback Channels

command-and-control

Summary

Adversaries may use fallback or alternate communication channels if the primary channel is compromised or inaccessible in order to maintain reliable command and control and to avoid data transfer thresholds.

Source Attribution

Source: MITRE ATT&CK · Confidence: high

Platforms

  • ESXi
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Windows

Tactic

command-and-control

References