Detection of DNS/Passive DNS

Technique Detected:  DNS/Passive DNS | T1596.001

ID: DET0877
Domains: Enterprise
Analytics: AN2009
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 21 October 2025

Analytics

AN2009

Much of this activity may have a very high occurrence and associated false positive rate, as well as potentially taking place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection difficult for defenders.

Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Initial Access.