Detection of DNS Server

Technique Detected:  DNS Server | T1584.002

ID: DET0891
Domains: Enterprise
Analytics: AN2023
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 21 October 2025

Analytics

AN2023

Monitor for queried domain name system (DNS) registry data that may compromise third-party DNS servers that can be used during targeting. Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Command and Control.
Monitor for logged domain name system (DNS) registry data that may compromise third-party DNS servers that can be used during targeting. Much of this activity will take place outside the visibility of the target organization, making detection of this behavior difficult. Detection efforts may be focused on related stages of the adversary lifecycle, such as during Command and Control.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Active DNS (DC0103) Domain Name None
Passive DNS (DC0096) Domain Name None