👉 The broker weapon is a strategic concept in cybersecurity and threat intelligence that refers to the ability of a threat actor to leverage their position as a broker or intermediary to gain an advantage in a cyberattack. This broker, often a compromised system or service provider, can facilitate the movement of malicious payloads between different targets, effectively turning their network into a conduit for attacks. By controlling access to critical systems or services, a broker can redirect or amplify threats, making it harder for defenders to trace the origin and mitigate the impact. This tactic is particularly potent because it exploits trust relationships and the inherent complexity of modern network infrastructures, allowing attackers to bypass traditional security measures.
