// MITRE ATT&CK
T1016.001 · Internet Connection Discovery
Sub-technique of T1016 · System Network Configuration Discovery.
Adversaries may check for Internet connectivity on compromised systems. This may be performed during automated discovery and can be accomplished in numerous ways such as using [Ping](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0097), tracert, and GET requests to websites, or performing initial s...
How to detect & mitigate it
Detecting Internet Connection Discovery starts with your SIEM/EDR telemetry. Write a detection rule with the Sigma generator, analyze suspicious logs in the log analyzer, and place the technique on your coverage with the ATT&CK matrix.
Related techniques
T1033
System Owner/User Discovery T1613
Container and Resource Discovery T1069
Permission Groups Discovery T1069.003
Cloud Groups T1615
Group Policy Discovery T1652
Device Driver Discovery T1087.002
Domain Account T1087.001
Local Account
System Owner/User Discovery T1613
Container and Resource Discovery T1069
Permission Groups Discovery T1069.003
Cloud Groups T1615
Group Policy Discovery T1652
Device Driver Discovery T1087.002
Domain Account T1087.001
Local Account
Source: MITRE ATT&CK®. ATT&CK is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Content for educational purposes.