T1025: Data from Removable Media
Adversaries may search connected removable media on computers they have compromised to find files of interest. Sensitive data can be collected from any removable media (optical disk drive, USB memory, etc.) connected to the compromised system prior to Exfiltration. Interactive command shells may be in use, and common functionality within cmd may be used to gather information.
Some adversaries may also use Automated Collection on removable media.
How it's found
Detection of Data Access and Collection from Removable Media: Adversary mounts a USB device and begins enumerating, copying, or compressing files using scripting engines, cmd, or remote access tools. Adversary mounts external drive to /media or /mnt then accesses or copies targeted data via shell, cp, or tar. Adversary attaches USB drive and accesses sensitive files using Finder, cp, or bash scripts.
Standards mapping
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is T1025 Data from Removable Media?
Adversaries may search connected removable media on computers they have compromised to find files of interest. Sensitive data can be collected from any removable media (optical disk drive, USB memory, etc.) connected to the compromised system prior to Exfiltration. Interactive command shells may be in use, and common functionality within cmd may be used to gather information. Some adversaries may also use Automated Collection on removable media.
Which tactics does T1025 belong to?
T1025 maps to the Collection tactic.
Does TurboPentest test for Data from Removable Media?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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