Covenant
MITRE
Malware Type:
Tool
Tool
First seen:
Unknown
Unknown
Last seen:
Unknown
Unknown
Details:
[Covenant](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1155) is a multi-platform command and control framework written in .NET. While designed for penetration testing and security research, the tool has also been used by threat actors such as [HAFNIUM](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0125) during operations. [Covenant](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1155) functions through a central listener managing multiple deployed "Grunts" that communicate back to the controller.(Citation: Github Covenant)(Citation: Microsoft HAFNIUM March 2020)
Associated Techniques (10)
| ID | ATT&CK | Tactics |
|---|---|---|
| T1047 | Windows Management Instrumentation | - |
| T1059.001 | PowerShell | - |
| T1059.003 | Windows Command Shell | - |
| T1071.001 | Web Protocols | - |
| T1082 | System Information Discovery | - |
| T1218.004 | InstallUtil | - |
| T1218.005 | Mshta | - |
| T1218.010 | Regsvr32 | - |
| T1571 | Non-Standard Port | - |
| T1573.002 | Asymmetric Cryptography | - |
Used by Actors (1)
Metadata
| ID: | 697 |
| Created: | 13/01/2026 17:48 |
| Updated: | 06/03/2026 16:00 |