TACTIC: EXECUTION
Windows Command Shell (T1059.003): real cases
MITRE Definition ↗ Adversaries execute commands and batch scripts using the Windows cmd.exe command shell.
Key Facts
Technique ID
T1059.003
Execution
Mapped Cases
1
Primary sources
Related Laws
4
Criminal statutes
- ATT&CK Technique Identifier: T1059.003.
- Tactical Phase: Execution.
- Substantiated in 1 primary court prosecution cases.
- Every associated case includes verbatim evidentiary excerpts from indictments or sworn affidavits.
Verified Evidentiary Case Records
Volt Typhoon Critical Infrastructure Pre-Positioning
alleged 2023-05-24
Primary Source Evidence Excerpt: Advisory Technical Appendix
"Adversaries executed native cmd.exe utilities including ping, tracert, and netsh to explore domain topology without deploying custom malware."
Federal Law Enforcement Action / FISA Court Authorized Operations
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Commonly Charged Criminal Statutes
18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(2)
Unauthorized Access to Obtain Protected Information
Prohibits intentionally accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access to obtain financial, government, or protected computer records.
18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(5)(A)
Intentional Damage to a Protected Computer
Prohibits knowingly causing the transmission of a program, information, code, or command that intentionally causes damage without authorization to a protected computer.
18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(7)
Extortion in Connection with Computers
Prohibits transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce threats to cause damage to a protected computer or obtain confidential information with intent to extort money or value.
18 U.S.C. § 1030(b)
Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud
Punishes any person who conspires to commit or attempts to commit any computer fraud offense under section 1030.