ATLASAML.T0072
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AML.T0072

Reverse Shell

Adversaries may utilize a reverse shell to communicate and control the victim system. Typically, a user uses a client to connect to a remote machine which is listening for connections. With a reverse shell, the adversary is listening for incoming connections initiated from the victim system.

Framework
MITRE ATLAS
Maturity
Realized
Platforms
Enterprise
Release
2026.05

Overview

Adversaries may utilize a reverse shell to communicate and control the victim system.

Typically, a user uses a client to connect to a remote machine which is listening for connections. With a reverse shell, the adversary is listening for incoming connections initiated from the victim system.

Sources

  1. MITRE ATLAS AML.T0072: Reverse Shell — MITRE