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netstat

netstat is an operating system utility that displays active TCP connections, listening ports, and network statistics. [1]

ID: S0104
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Type: TOOL
Version: 1.4
Created: 31 May 2017
Last Modified: 27 November 2024
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Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1049 System Network Connections Discovery

netstat can be used to enumerate local network connections, including active TCP connections and other network statistics.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G1001 HEXANE

[2]
G0004 Ke3chang

[3][4]
G0010 Turla

[5]
G0071 Orangeworm

[6]
G0096 APT41

[7]
G0049 OilRig

[8][9][10]
G0027 Threat Group-3390

[11]
G1022 ToddyCat

[12]
G0018 admin@338

[13]
G1017 Volt Typhoon

[14][15]
G1023 APT5

[16]

Campaigns

ID Name Description
C0063 2025 Poland Wiper Attacks

During the 2025 Poland Wiper Attacks, the adversaries used netstat to conduct reconnaissance, running C:\Windows\TEMP\outlog.txt && netstat -nao.[17]
C0026 C0026

[18]
C0007 FunnyDream

[19]
C0014 Operation Wocao

During Operation Wocao, threat actors used netstat to identify specific ports.[20]

References

  1. Microsoft. (n.d.). Netstat. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  2. Kayal, A. et al. (2021, October). LYCEUM REBORN: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  3. Villeneuve, N., Bennett, J. T., Moran, N., Haq, T., Scott, M., & Geers, K. (2014). OPERATION “KE3CHANG”: Targeted Attacks Against Ministries of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  4. Smallridge, R. (2018, March 10). APT15 is alive and strong: An analysis of RoyalCli and RoyalDNS. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. Kaspersky Lab's Global Research and Analysis Team. (2014, August 7). The Epic Turla Operation: Solving some of the mysteries of Snake/Uroburos. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  6. Symantec Security Response Attack Investigation Team. (2018, April 23). New Orangeworm attack group targets the healthcare sector in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  7. Fraser, N., et al. (2019, August 7). Double DragonAPT41, a dual espionage and cyber crime operation APT41. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  8. Falcone, R. and Lee, B.. (2016, May 26). The OilRig Campaign: Attacks on Saudi Arabian Organizations Deliver Helminth Backdoor. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  9. Sardiwal, M, et al. (2017, December 7). New Targeted Attack in the Middle East by APT34, a Suspected Iranian Threat Group, Using CVE-2017-11882 Exploit. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  10. Symantec Threat Hunter Team. (2023, October 19). Crambus: New Campaign Targets Middle Eastern Government. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  1. Lunghi, D. et al. (2020, February). Uncovering DRBControl. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. Dedola, G. et al. (2023, October 12). ToddyCat: Keep calm and check logs. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  3. FireEye Threat Intelligence. (2015, December 1). China-based Cyber Threat Group Uses Dropbox for Malware Communications and Targets Hong Kong Media Outlets. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
  4. Counter Threat Unit Research Team. (2023, May 24). Chinese Cyberespionage Group BRONZE SILHOUETTE Targets U.S. Government and Defense Organizations. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. CISA et al.. (2024, February 7). PRC State-Sponsored Actors Compromise and Maintain Persistent Access to U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  6. Perez, D. et al. (2021, May 27). Re-Checking Your Pulse: Updates on Chinese APT Actors Compromising Pulse Secure VPN Devices. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  7. CERT Polska. (2026, January 30). Energy Sector Incident Report – 29 December. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  8. Hawley, S. et al. (2023, February 2). Turla: A Galaxy of Opportunity. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  9. Vrabie, V. (2020, November). Dissecting a Chinese APT Targeting South Eastern Asian Government Institutions. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  10. Dantzig, M. v., Schamper, E. (2019, December 19). Operation Wocao: Shining a light on one of China’s hidden hacking groups. Retrieved October 8, 2020.