T1491: Defacement

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Summary

Adversaries may modify visual content available internally or externally to an enterprise network, thus affecting the integrity of the original content. Reasons for [Defacement](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1491) include delivering messaging, intimidation, or claiming (possibly false) credit for an intrusion. Disturbing or offensive images may be used as a part of [Defacement](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1491) in order to cause user discomfort, or to pressure compliance with accompanying messages.

Source Attribution

Source: MITRE ATT&CK · Confidence: high

Platforms

  • Windows
  • IaaS
  • Linux
  • macOS
  • ESXi

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