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#6: T1486

Understanding "Data Encrypted for Impact"

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Austin Miller
Apr 18, 2025
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MITRE ATT&CK technique T1486, categorized under the Impact tactic, refers to the encryption of data by adversaries to disrupt availability and demand a ransom or assert control over systems. This technique is commonly associated with ransomware attacks, where threat actors encrypt files and withhold decryption keys unless certain conditions are met. The…

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