cyberstrikeus T1087.003 Email Account
Sub-technique of: T1087
High-Level Description
Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of email addresses and accounts. Adversaries may try to dump Exchange address lists such as global address lists (GALs).
In on-premises Exchange and Exchange Online, the Get-GlobalAddressList PowerShell cmdlet can be used to obtain email addresses and accounts from a domain using an authenticated session.
In Google Workspace, the GAL is shared with Microsoft Outlook users through the Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) service. Additionally, the Google Workspace Directory allows for users to get a listing of other users within the organization.
Kill Chain Phase
- Discovery (TA0007)
Platforms: Windows, Office Suite
What to Check
- Identify if Email Account technique is applicable to target environment
- Check Windows systems for indicators of Email Account
- Check Office Suite systems for indicators of Email Account
- Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)
How to Test
Manual Testing
Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Email Account by examining the target platforms (Windows, Office Suite).
Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1087.003 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
Remediation Guide
No specific mitigations documented for this technique.
Detection
Enumeration of Global Address Lists via Email Account Discovery
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Email Account technique applicable | Low | Discovery |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information |