# T1474.002_compromise-hardware-supply-chain

> Adversaries may manipulate hardware components in products prior to receipt by a final consumer for the purpose of data or system compromise.

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/t1474-002-compromise-hardware-supply-chain` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add cyberstrikeus/t1474-002-compromise-hardware-supply-chain`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/cyberstrikeus/t1474-002-compromise-hardware-supply-chain/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: cyberstrikeus (https://skillmd.com/u/cyberstrikeus)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cyberstrikeus/t1474-002-compromise-hardware-supply-chain

---


# T1474.002 Compromise Hardware Supply Chain

> **Sub-technique of:** T1474

## High-Level Description

Adversaries may manipulate hardware components in products prior to receipt by a final consumer for the purpose of data or system compromise. By modifying hardware or firmware in the supply chain, adversaries can insert a backdoor into consumer networks that may be difficult to detect and give the adversary a high degree of control over the system.

## Kill Chain Phase

- Initial Access (TA0027)

**Platforms:** Android, iOS

## What to Check

- [ ] Identify if Compromise Hardware Supply Chain technique is applicable to target mobile environment
- [ ] Check Android devices for indicators of Compromise Hardware Supply Chain
- [ ] Check iOS devices for indicators of Compromise Hardware Supply Chain
- [ ] Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (1 known mitigations)
- [ ] Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

## How to Test

### Identify Attack Surface

Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Compromise Hardware Supply Chain by examining the target platforms (Android, iOS).

### Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1474.002 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

## Remediation Guide

### M1001 Security Updates

Security updates may contain patches to integrity checking mechanisms that can detect unauthorized hardware modifications.

## Detection

### Detection of Compromise Hardware Supply Chain

## Risk Assessment

| Finding                                               | Severity | Impact         |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------------- |
| Compromise Hardware Supply Chain technique applicable | High     | Initial Access |

## CWE Categories

| CWE ID | Title                     |
| ------ | ------------------------- |
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation |

## References

- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-1.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-2.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-4.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-5.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-6.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-7.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-8.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-13.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-16.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-17.html)
- [NIST Mobile Threat Catalogue](https://pages.nist.gov/mobile-threat-catalogue/supply-chain-threats/SPC-21.html)
- [MITRE ATT&CK Mobile - T1474.002](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1474/002)