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Top 10 Critical MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

In 2023, Picus Labs analyzed 667,401 malware samples to determine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries in these malicious files. Picus Labs categorized each observed TTP by utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK® framework. As a result of the present research, 7,754,801 TTPs observed in the last year were mapped to ATT&CK to identify the top 10 most common techniques used by attackers.

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Picus 10 Critical MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

Click on a technique to explore how to simulate the technique (red team exercise), how to detect and mitigate the technique (blue team exercise), and which threat actors and malware use these techniques on which target.

"The Top Ten MITRE ATT&CK Techniques” identifies and explores the most critical techniques within the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Understanding and prioritizing these techniques can help organizations enhance their security posture, develop effective defense strategies, and mitigate potential risks. It is recommended to read the complete blog post for detailed insights and actionable recommendations on defending against these techniques.

Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK

The MITRE ATT&CK framework provides a comprehensive and structured approach to operationalize adversary techniques in different use cases such as Threat Intelligence, Adversary Emulation, Security Gap Analysis and Threat Hunting. The following blog posts explains how to operationalize the MITRE ATT&CK framework in detail.

Ransomware Focused

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, posing significant risks to individuals and organizations globally. The MITRE ATT&CK framework provides a comprehensive mapping of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by ransomware attackers, allowing security teams to develop targeted defenses and response strategies. The blog posts below explains common ATT&CK techniques used by adversaries.

The Picus Red Report is an annual report that provides a critical dive into the evolving threat landscape, presenting a detailed analysis of adversaries' most prevalent tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used throughout the past year. Some techniques may not make it to the latest Top 10 MITRE ATT&CK list; however, they are still utilized by adversaries in the wild. Check out the blog posts below to learn more about the top 10 MITRE ATT&CK techniques from previous years.