Scan Databases

ATT&CK T1596.005

Adversaries may search within public scan databases for information about victims that can be used during targeting. Various online services continuously publish the results of Internet scans/surveys, often harvesting information such as active IP addresses, hostnames, open ports, certificates, and even server banners.(Citation: Shodan) Adversaries may search scan databases to gather actionable information. Threat actors can use online resources and lookup tools to harvest information from these services. Adversaries may seek information about their already identified targets, or use these dat

Category: Technique, reconnaissance

MITRE ATT&CK: T1596.005

Reference: MITRE ATT&CK T1596.005