Dynamic Resolution: Domain Generation Algorithms

ID Name
ATAGS-T1185.001 Fast Flux DNS
ATAGS-T1185.002 Domain Generation Algorithms
ATAGS-T1185.003 DNS Calculation

Threat Actors may make use of Domain Generation Algorithms (DGAs) to dynamically identify a destination domain for command and control traffic rather than relying on a list of static IP addresses or domains. This has the advantage of making it much harder for defenders to block, track, or take over the command and control channel, as there potentially could be thousands of domains that malware can check for instructions.

ID: ATAGS-T1185.002
Sub-technique of:  ATAGS-T1185
Targeted Components: Software
Responsibility: Provider
Created: 18 April 2026
Last Modified: 18 April 2026

Mitigations

This type of attack technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of system features.